When there are vacancies in the program, advertisements are posted on the Judiciary website.
Attorneys who represent juveniles in dependency-neglect (D-N) proceedings must meet the qualifications of Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 15. It is not required that applicants have completed the qualification process prior to applying, however, the qualification must be completed the entry of an order of appointment as an AAL. Pursuant to Administrative Order No 15, each AAL must complete 10 hours of initial qualification CLE specific to dependency-neglect cases.
The initial qualification training is sponsored by the AOC. When training dates are available, information about registration can be found on the AOC website. In addition to completion of initial qualification training, there is also an individualized clinical prerequisite upon hire or contract that will be developed based upon each individual attorney’s experience. After completion of initial dependency-neglect qualification training, attorneys must continue to receive four hours of CLE approved by the AOC as dependency-neglect CLE every year to remain qualified.