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APD LAW CLERK PROGRAM
The Los Angeles County Alternate Public Defender Law Clerk Program introduces selected law students to the operations of the office, the courtroom and the criminal justice system. Law clerks are taught the mechanics of criminal defense work and experienced APD attorneys serve as mentors. The program is designed to provide law students with a real-life experience of what it is to be a public defender in the APD Office.
Over the course of the term, clerks will be assigned to various branches throughout the county. Responsibilities include assisting with intake interviews in misdemeanor and select felony cases, interviewing witnesses and family for bail review hearings, reviewing and organizing discovery, researching legal issues and preparing memorandums of law. There are positions for summer, spring and fall.
We are looking for a diverse group of law students in good academic standing who are highly motivated, demonstrate a strong work ethic and can maintain the highest ethical standards of confidentiality with respect to case details and conversations. Candidates must understand the mission and objective of the Alternate Public Defender to provide the highest quality defense to each appointed client and exhibit a strong background in service to their community. All potential law clerks must submit a resume, cover letter and school transcript. All inquiries and communication should be directed to our Law Clerk Coordinator, Kelly S. Buck, kbuck@apd.lacounty.gov, or Recruitment Chair, Robyn Chew, rchew@apd.lacounty.gov.
We are looking for a diverse group of law students in good academic standing who are highly motivated, demonstrate a strong work ethic and can maintain the highest ethical standards of confidentiality with respect to case details and conversations. Candidates must understand the mission and objective of the Alternate Public Defender to provide the highest quality defense to each appointed client and exhibit a strong background in service to their community. All potential law clerks must submit a resume, cover letter and school transcript. All inquiries and communication should be directed to our Law Clerk Coordinator, Kelly S. Buck, kbuck@apd.lacounty.gov, or Recruitment Chair, Robyn Chew, rchew@apd.lacounty.gov.
