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Learn More About the Public Interest Law Collective
From the entire Bernard Koteen Office of Public Interest Advising (OPIA) team, we are excited to welcome you to Harvard Law School and into our vibrant public interest community!
During your first year at HLS, there are many ways to get involved with the public interest community, including becoming part of the Public Interest […]August 28, 2025
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Bidding Open for the Fall MLSC Program – Closes 9/9 at Noon!
Bidding for the fall Massachusetts Law School Consortium (MLSC) Government and Public Interest Interview Program closes on Tueday, September 9, at 12 p.m. ET. This year’s interviews will be conducted virtually on October 9 & 9, 2025. Review the employer list (subject to change) and learn more about the MLSC program and how to […]
August 28, 2025
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Summer 2026 Law Student Intern – Community Legal Services of Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Deadline: Open until filled
Learn more about the Summer 2026 Law Student Intern position.
This job posting has not been vetted by our office and the employer has not given assurances of non-discrimination or compliance with our recruitment policies.August 28, 2025
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak
August 28, 2025
5:00 pm – 6:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Catherine’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Virtual Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
August 29, 2025
9:00 am – 10:00 amHave a quick question about public interest fellowships? Join Judy’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
September 2, 2025
2:00 pm – 3:00 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
September 2, 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 Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
September 3, 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
September 3, 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 Jillian Tuck
September 3, 2025
4:00 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.