I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Orange County Public Defender (Santa Ana, CA) in Oct 2024
Interview
Participated in 1st level interview. The interviewers were great, the questions were standard questions, not too difficult with a panel of 2 public defenders. Passed 1st interview and will be doing 2nd interview soon.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I can't state questions since the interviewers asked that questions remain confidential but they are general questions asked at all public defender interviews.
I applied through university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Orange County Public Defender
Interview
Typical PD office interview process. They asked questions about why you want to work in public defense. What your experience is working with clients of diverse backgrounds, etc. The interviewers are not intimidating.
I applied online. I interviewed at Orange County Public Defender in Jan 2022
Interview
Informal, questions you’re likely to anticipate: why do you want to be a PD, how could you defend someone you thought was guilty, etc. no real curveballs, be prepared and it should be fine.