The Shelby County Public Defender placement offers students the opportunity to work alongside Assistant Public Defenders in Shelby 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 and observe motions hearings as well as trials. Students can be sworn in as limited practice students and when appropriate may be assigned to handle aspects of pending cases. Students are typically placed in one of several divisions, including felony, juvenile and capital, among others. This placement offers students the opportunity to participate and experience the work of a public defense in a high volume setting. Students can expect to become familiar with Shelby County court procedure, as well as Tennessee criminal law and procedure.
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Public Defender – Shelby County
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