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The Harrison County Public Defender placement offers students the opportunity to work alongside Assistant Public Defenders in Harrison County as they represent indigent defendants charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses in a high volume court system. Students can expect to experience and learn about client interviews, (many times in a jail setting), investigation, prepare for, observe, and when appropriate participate in motions hearings as well as trials. This placement offers students the opportunity to participate and experience the work of public defense in a high volume setting. Students can expect to become familiar with Harrison County court procedure, as well as Mississippi criminal law and procedure.