{"id":41882,"date":"2026-09-16T11:45:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T16:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/?p=41882"},"modified":"2026-09-16T11:45:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T16:45:57","slug":"3ls-apply-for-a-postgrad-position-with-the-ky-dept-of-public-advocacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/index.php\/3ls-apply-for-a-postgrad-position-with-the-ky-dept-of-public-advocacy\/","title":{"rendered":"3Ls: Apply for a Postgrad Position with the KY Dept. of Public Advocacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x16tdsg8\"><b><strong class=\"x1s688f\">Apply to interview with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy on September 30, in conjunction with the Public Interest Fair. <\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x16tdsg8\"><b><strong class=\"x1s688f\">Why be a Kentucky Public Defender: <\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x16tdsg8\">\u2022 Holistic Client Representation<\/p>\n<p class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x16tdsg8\">\u2022 150 hours of nationally recognized public defender training and education<\/p>\n<p class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x16tdsg8\">\u2022 Courtroom experience from Day 1<\/p>\n<p class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x16tdsg8\">\u2022 Mentorship Program<\/p>\n<p class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x16tdsg8\">\u2022 Statewide Agency<\/p>\n<p class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x16tdsg8\">\u2022 State Employee Benefits: Health Insurance, 401K, Retirement, comp time earned, paid holidays, earned vacation, and sick leave<\/p>\n<p class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x16tdsg8\">\u2022 Inclusive and diverse workforce<\/p>\n<p class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x16tdsg8\">\u2022 Low cost of living<\/p>\n<p class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x16tdsg8\">\u2022 Daily opportunities to make a difference for people who need you<\/p>\n<p class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x16tdsg8\">Preferred candidates are highly motivated to practice criminal defense. If you want to be the strongest line of defense for the poorest Kentucky citizens in a court of law, we welcome you to join us!<\/p>\n<p class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x16tdsg8\">Entry Level position: Law Clerk (awaiting bar results) will be paid $51,510, whereas after KY law licensure, position will become a staff attorney (paid $67,501 with a 5% increase after probationary period). <b> <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x16tdsg8\"><b><strong class=\"x1s688f\">For detailed information on available positions, benefits, and locations, see the information sheet found below. <\/strong><\/b>Kentucky is a UBE state.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DPA-LAW-CLERK-Info-2026-1.pdf\">DPA Info 2026 <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x16tdsg8\"><b><strong class=\"x1s688f\">APPLY <\/strong><\/b><strong>via Symplicty OCI, &#8220;Fall 2026 OCI: Public Interest Fair Employers&#8221;<\/strong><b><strong class=\"x1s688f\"> by Sunday September 27. <\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply to interview with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy on September 30, in conjunction with the Public Interest Fair. 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