I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at New Hampshire Public Defender
Interview
Two rounds of interviews. First round is a basic screener: Why PD, why NH, describe previous positive/negative experiences working with clients, how do you think you'll handle challenging aspects of PD work, etc.). Second round: First hour, prepare opening statement based on a fact pattern; second hour, deliver opening statement and then answer questions about your decision-making/strategy as well as hypotheticals.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
Describe a negative experience working with a client.
I applied online. I interviewed at New Hampshire Public Defender
Interview
They asked standard public defender interview questions, like why would you want to work in public defense. They were not incredibly detailed when it came to legal knowledge because it was for a summer after 1L internship.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are there any types of cases you would feel uncomfortable handling?
I applied online. I interviewed at New Hampshire Public Defender
Interview
There was one interview soon after I sent my application. It did take quite some time to hear back, but that's to be expected. ***This was for my 1L summer, so rising 2Ls may have a different experience.