Careers in Public Interest Law
Resources, career guides, timelines, and more
Connect with OPIA
How the OPIA office can help you
For Students
![Pink blossoms and light green leaves in front of Langdell Hall](https://hls.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/HarvardLawBulletin_Su22_Page_22_Image_0001-scaled.jpg)
For Alumni
For Employers
Popular Resources
The OPIA Blog
![Harvard Law School, NW Corner Building, WCC, Location: Cambridge MA, Architect: Robert A M Stern Architects](https://hls.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/4_23_12ArchitectureWasserstein_PAaron037-resized-scaled.jpg)
-
Resume Collection Deadline EXTENDED for some V-SIP Public Sector Employers – New Deadline of 2/28
Some public sector employers who participated in the V-SIP resume collection have extended their deadlines to receive materials up until February 28th. Review the list of participating organizations below – and the class years they are recruiting – and follow Step 5 of the step-by-step instructions on submitting bids through the public sector V-SIP […]
February 14, 2025
-
Appointments available THIS WEEK with Wasserstein Fellow Kenda McIntosh
Appointments are available with our final Wasserstein Fellow of the academic year, Kenda McIntosh. Students interested in charting a career in holistic public defense or immigration work are strongly encouraged to connect with Kenda while she is here on-campus this week.
February 13, 2025
-
Harriet Tubman Fellowship – Institute for Law and Organizing
Location : Remote
Deadline : Open until filled
Learn more about the Harriet Tubman Fellowship.February 13, 2025
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
-
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
February 18, 2025
10:30 am – 12:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
February 18, 2025
3:00 pm – 5:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
February 18, 2025
4:00 pm – 5:00 pmHave a quick question about public interest fellowships? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
February 19, 2025
9:00 am – 10:00 amHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Drop by OPIA’s office for drop-in office hours. Please note that office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
February 19, 2025
10:00 am – 11:00 amHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
February 19, 2025
1:00 pm – 2:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
February 19, 2025
4:00 pm – 5:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Drop by OPIA’s office for drop-in office hours. Please note that office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.