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Summer Fellow – San Diego County District Attorney’s Office
Location: San Diego, CA
Deadline: August 29, 2025
Learn more about the Summer Fellowship Program.July 7, 2025
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2026 Summer 2L Internship – Colorado State Public Defender
Location: Various locations, CO
Deadline: Open until filled
Learn more about the Summer 2L Internship.July 7, 2025
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Law Clerk Program – EarthJustice
Location: Various locations
Deadline: September 1, 2025
Learn more about the Law Clerk Program 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.July 7, 2025
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
July 8, 2025
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July 8, 2025
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
July 10, 2025
12:00 pm – 1:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Elizabeth’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual 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 Catherine Pattanayak
July 10, 2025
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