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Public Defender as a Career

This is a career guide about what public defenders do in their work representing indigent defendants. It includes the NCCU Law Library's wide array of both digital and print resources to help you learn about this important legal field.

Take Advantage of this Library of Resources!

The links on this page are intended to provide you with a wide range of sources.  Be aware that this list is far from exhaustive.  Hopefully, however, you can gather helpful information that's both pertinent and enlightening.  By exploring these resources you should be able to clarify important questions about the professional responsibilities of a Public Defender.  Consider the internships and the work of national and state organizations.  There are events which might peak your interest as well, and always remember the best way to learn about working as a Public Defender is to ask questions of those fellow professionals who every day work to guarantee the constitutional rights of all.