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Sign-up for a mock interview through the 1L Virtual Mock Interview Program – public sector interviews are now available!
The 1L Virtual Mock Interview Program offers you the chance to practice your interviewing skills with, and receive candid feedback from, lawyers in both the private and public sectors. Space is limited and registration is required. Learn more about the program, including how to sign-up for a mock interview!
October 30, 2025
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Sign up for a one-on-one appointment with Wasserstein Fellow Kassi Gonzalez
Appointments are still available with Wasserstein Fellow Kassi Gonzalez who will be on campus November 5-7. Kassi is, and has been, working at the front line of immigration during her career and can offer her perspective on navigating a career path as well as the current issues on immigrant civil rights causes. Sign-up for […]
October 30, 2025
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ACOEL Honors Intern Scholarship Program
The deadline for applications to the 2025-2026 American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) Honors Intern Scholarship Program is October 31, 2025.
ACOEL will award scholarships of $10,000 each to five second-year law students who are committed to pursuing a career in environmental law and are applying for a summer internship with an eligible […]October 26, 2025
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
October 31, 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 Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
October 31, 2025
3:00 pm – 4:30 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Jillian’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 Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
November 3, 2025
9:00 am – 10:00 amHave 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 Grayce Wiggins
November 3, 2025
11:00 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 Catherine Pattanayak
November 3, 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
November 3, 2025
5:00 pm – 6:00 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. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
November 4, 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.