Learn More About PFJ and the Advocate Selection Process

To help applicants learn more about the PFJ program and prepare for our Advocate selection process, we offer office hours with our national team, along with resume and interview workshops. RSVP for upcoming office hours and workshops below.

Office Hours:

For those interested in becoming an Advocate, office hours are a great chance to learn more about the role and the PFJ program! This event is hosted by a PFJ national team member, who will begin with a brief presentation and then take your questions. Office hours are not part of our interview process, and they are not evaluative, so we invite everyone to bring questions! Please sign up below:

• February 19, 2025 (Wednesday): 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET – Register Here
• March 7, 2025 (Friday): 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET – Register Here
• March 17, 2025 (Monday): 3:30 p.m. PT / 6:30 p.m. ET – Register Here

Resume Workshop:

This workshop helps attendees put their best foot forward when applying to be a PFJ Advocate or in any job they choose. Click here to view the recording of the most recent workshop.
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Interview Workshop:

Our Acing the Interview workshop is made available to candidates who are invited for a first-round interview. However, you can click here to view a recording of a recent Acing the Interview workshop, in which Emily Galvin-Almanza (Co-Executive Director/Co-Founder) and Ashley Payne (Regional Program Director) discuss how to approach our interviews.

Advocate Panel:

Candidates who receive an interview will be invited to attend the Advocate Panel. This virtual panel provides candidates an opportunity to hear from current Client Advocates about their day-to-day experiences and ask any questions about the Advocate role or PFJ Program. More information will be provided to candidates with their interview invitation.

Supervisor Panel:

This panel is made available to candidates invited for a final interview.  PFJ organizes panel discussions with the public defender supervisors from each office where we are currently placing Client Advocates. Candidates will have the opportunity to meet potential supervisors, learn more about the placement offices, and ask any questions. More information will be provided to candidates with their final interview invitation.