
It is the mission of the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia to provide quality, zealous legal representation to the indigent people facing a loss of liberty in the District of Columbia. The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (PDS) enjoys a national reputation for excellence in the delivery of indigent defense services and is often cited as a model for other public defender agencies. Internships with DC Public Defenders include:
Note: Law students will need to complete and be accepted by the D.C. Public Defender Service application, as well.
2009 Shepherd Intern Presentation (Sasha Mills, Spelman College)