3Ls & Recent Grads: Apply to KY DPA Virtual Career Fair by June 5
3Ls & Recent Grads:
We have extended the deadline of our Online Career Fair to this Friday June 5th!
The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy is hiring for our Fall 2026 class, beginning August 17th. Following the legislative session, we are pleased to announce additional positions available for graduating 3L or 4P students as well as recent graduates. If you have students who have not yet secured post-bar employment and are interested in public defense, we would be grateful if you could share information about our upcoming DPA Career Fest.
DPA will host an Online Career Fest on June 13th, during which we will conduct interviews and extend offers to qualifying candidates. For strong candidates unable to attend, we are also offering individual interviews by appointment. We encourage any student interested in public defense or public interest law who is able to work in Kentucky to apply. Priority has been extended to Friday June 5th, however applications received after that date will still be reviewed.
This event will feature presentations about the KY DPA and interviews with leaders from across the state. Job offers are made shortly following the Defender Career Fest event.
Why the KY DPA?
The KY DPA offers holistic support to clients accused of criminal offenses and facing a loss of liberty. Through client-centered advocacy, the KY DPA works as teams of attorneys, investigators, social workers (ASWs) and administrative staff to reach the best possible outcome for each client. Newly hired attorneys are supported through extensive and nationally recognized training, mentorship, in-office guidance, and continued education throughout your career with DPA. What really sets us apart from other public defender agencies is:
· Courtroom experience from day 1
· 4.5 weeks of training for every newly hired attorney
· Holistic representation
· Mentorship
· Team approach to public defense
To learn more about the KY DPA visit our website at dpa.ky.gov or email dpacareers@ky.gov. Better yet, apply to join us on June13th for the Online Career Fest. Apply here or using the QR code below: https://bit.ly/2026MayCF or email your resume and a short statement of interest to dpacareers@ky.gov.
Thank you!
Melanie Foote
Education, Recruitment & Strategic Planning Division Director
Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy
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