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Bidding Opens for the Winter Massachusetts Law School Consortium Interview Program on 11/17
Each year public interest and government employers take advantage of the opportunity to interview students from ABA-accredited Massachusetts law schools for summer and permanent positions through the Massachusetts Law School Consortium (MLSC) Job Fairs (the Fall & Winter Government/Public Interest Programs): one for the fall, and another for the winter. The interviews for the winter program will
November 15, 2026
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Public Service Venture Fund Seed Grant Letter of Intent Due November 25
Reminder! 3Ls have the option of submitting a letter of intent for the Public Service Venture Fund (PSVF) Seed Grant to express interest and get feedback before the application process. Submit letters to OPIA’s Fellowship Coordinator by November 25 at 5:00 pm.
November 13, 2026
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Reminder: HLR and Justice Catalyst Deadlines Approaching
Please keep in mind these exciting, fast-approaching fellowship deadlines:
Harvard Law Review Fellowship
Applications are due November 20, 2026, at 5 PM EST.
Justice Catalyst Fellowship
Submissions for the full application are open through December 1, 2026.November 13, 2026
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
November 16, 2026
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 16, 2026
11:00 am – 12:00 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 Catherine Pattanayak
November 16, 2026
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 16, 2026
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. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
November 17, 2026
10:00 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 Grayce Wiggins
November 17, 2026
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 Joan Ruttenberg
November 18, 2026
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
November 18, 2026
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
November 18, 2026
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. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak
November 19, 2026
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.