The Legal Aid Society

When I was there the interview included preparing a summation for which they gave the candidate the fact pattern in advance, so you will know if you have to do that. There would also a mock arraignment interview as well as follow up questions for the fact pattern. The best preparation is to have ...

The vast majority of your time is spent in Criminal Court and/or Supreme Court, Criminal Term, waiting for cases to be called, standing up on cases, talking to clients, both incarcerated and at liberty, and talking to clients' family members. Time in your office is spent researching law, writing ...

In terms of atmosphere and politics it is a very left wing, liberal organization. The day after the 2016 presidential election, it was very somber, people were crying. It is unionized, the benefits are incomparable and turnover is low. It is primarily an Internal Labor Market, meaning that most a...

It is generally 9-5, but when you are on trial or in the heat of a serious case, you may work long hours. The benefits are excellent with lots of opportunity for leave. I took off 3 months to do volunteer work in Nepal and I took off almost a year when I had my son.

Time management. Thick skin. Thinking on your feet. Performing under pressure. Public Speaking. Knowledge of criminal law and procedure.