***Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit. Applications that do not include a completed supplemental questionnaire will be considered incomplete and may be subject to disapproval.***
1.
I have also applied for a position with OPD through:
The Equal Justice Works Career Fair
Career Services at my law school
This is my first application to OPD
Other
2.
Please identify any other positions with the Office of the Public Defender that you have applied for or maintained (including pending applications).
3.
Do you have any reason to anticipate a delay in the character and fitness investigation and determination stage of the Bar admission process?
Yes (please append an explanation to your application)
No
4.
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?
5.
Please understand that there are multiple counties within certain OPD districts. Namely, Districts 2, 3, 4, 10, and 11. If hired, you will be expected to travel to counties within your assigned district. If this poses an undue hardship, please explain the hardship and any limitations.
6.
In the space provided below please explain why you want to be a Public Defender in Maryland (500 words minimum).
7.
In the space provided below tell us why you believe your experiences and skills make you qualified for this specific position at OPD (500 words minimum).
8.
Have you submitted the required documents (resume, cover letter, list of four references, and a writing sample) in one PDF under the resume tab? If no, please go back and do so before submitting your application.
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