Criminal Defense Attorney

To be eligible, applicants must have:

• A demonstrated commitment to criminal defense.
• J.D from an American Bar Association accredited law school
• Membership in good standing to the Kansas bar or eligibility for admission to the Kansas Bar

Applicants will be selected based on:

• A commitment to defending poor and working-class people in Douglas County
• Experience and interest in criminal defense
• Ability to think critically and quickly on their feet
• Excellent research, writing and courtroom advocacy skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams

Applicants, if hired, must: Sit for the Kansas State Bar Examination or submit the appropriate materials necessary for waiver. (those requirements may be viewed here)