{"id":39307,"date":"2026-01-21T13:02:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T19:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/?p=39307"},"modified":"2026-01-21T13:02:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T19:02:00","slug":"3ls-apply-for-ky-dpa-career-fest-by-january-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/index.php\/3ls-apply-for-ky-dpa-career-fest-by-january-23\/","title":{"rendered":"3Ls: Apply for KY DPA Career Fest by January 23"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We have extended our deadline to apply to The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy!\u00a0 We are looking for full-time public defender positions to start in August 2026.<\/div>\n
The KY DPA is Kentucky\u2019s statewide public defender agency and we invite 2026 law school graduates or recent law school grads to apply to attend our\u00a0virtual<\/i><\/b>\u00a0Defender Career Fest\u00a0<\/b>on\u00a0Saturday\u00a0January 31, 2026<\/b>.<\/div>\n
Apply here:\u00a0<\/b>bit.ly\/DPACFJan2026<\/a><\/u><\/b>.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b>\u00a0The deadline is January 23, 2026<\/b>. \u00a0<\/b>We cannot guarantee a spot at this event after this date but if you miss the deadline, contact us to set up an alternate interview.<\/i><\/div>\n
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.<\/div>\n
Please note, due to recent changes in the google forms settings, the application link requires that you log into your google account. If you do not have a google account, please apply by emailing your resume and a short personal statement to:\u00a0dpacareers@ky.gov<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n
Why the KY DPA?<\/b><\/div>\n
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:<\/div>\n