{"id":31297,"date":"2024-02-02T10:49:09","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T16:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/?p=31297"},"modified":"2024-02-02T10:49:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T16:49:09","slug":"3ls-apply-to-ky-defender-career-fest-by-february-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/index.php\/3ls-apply-to-ky-defender-career-fest-by-february-9\/","title":{"rendered":"3Ls: Apply to KY Defender Career Fest by February 9"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (\u201cDPA\u201d) invites third-year law students who are looking to change the world to apply to attend the\u00a02024 Spring Defender Career Fest<\/strong>\u00a0to be held on\u00a0March 9, 2024<\/strong> in Louisville, Kentucky.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
For those selected to attend the Career Fest, DPA will cover the costs of travel, hotel, and meals.<\/strong> To apply, interested students simply fill out the application linked below and upload their resume and a brief cover letter describing their interest in public defender work.<\/span><\/div>\n
The Department of Public Advocacy is the Kentucky statewide public defender system with offices spanning from the beautiful Appalachian Mountains to the scenic lakes of southern Kentucky to the farmlands of Western Kentucky to the urban areas of Louisville, Lexington, and Covington (Cincinnati). DPA includes trial, appellate, post-conviction, capital, and juvenile opportunities. We are currently making early offers to 3L students who wish to join the fight for justice and freedom in Kentucky in 2024.<\/span><\/div>\n
We would also love to hear from recent grads who are still looking for a career!<\/span><\/div>\n
Why be a Kentucky Public Defender:<\/span><\/div>\n