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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.

        Public Defender as a Career

Have you ever wondered about working as a public defender?  If so, this research guide is for you.

Browse the content to glean insights about this vital part of the American legal system.  You might

just come away learning you want to help ensure justice for all.  Public defenders represent

defendants at each stage:  arraignment, plea bargains, and even appeals.