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Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Interviews
November 20, 2024
Interviews take on particular significance with public interest employers, as they seek to learn about your interest in their mission and your fit with their office. The following resources can help you prepare to put your best foot forward in interviews with public interest employers.
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Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Public International Law
November 16, 2024
Interested in learning more about public international law work? The following resources can help you begin your exploration.
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If you’re interested in learning more about legal nonprofit work, check out the following resources.
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Rising 2L and Entry-Level Job Search E-Advising Series: How to Make the Most of Your Summer Internship
May 3, 2024
You have successfully navigated the summer job search, and you begin your internship full of excitement and optimism. But what if, in the middle of your summer, you’re not having the experience you’d hoped for? Perhaps you’re not getting enough work, or enough supervision. Or, maybe you’re getting too much work, or are confused about how to approach a project, or are feeling overwhelmed. Here are some suggestions for addressing some common summer internship challenges students face.
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Keep These Dates in Mind as You Plan Your Summer
February 16, 2024
OPIA has compiled a few key dates that may be useful as you plan your summer internships and other commitments.
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The Entry-Level Job Search E-Advising Series: Getting Started on the Post-Grad Job Search as a 2L
February 16, 2024
We know it may seem early to start thinking about your post-graduate job search as a 2L. However, your 2L spring is the best time to check out our 3L Guide to Entry-Level Post-Graduate Jobs, start monitoring fellowship and entry-level job deadlines, and make an appointment with an OPIA adviser to position you for success in your search.
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OPIA advisers and HLS students give advice on how to balance classes, clinics, and extracurriculars during your 2L year. Check out more videos of…
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Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Spotlight on State Attorney General Work
October 29, 2019
Attorneys general are independent state constitutional officers vested with extraordinarily broad criminal and civil responsibilities. They are elected statewide in 43 states, and appointed in…
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Alumni Reflect on Political Transitions
November 22, 2016
At OPIA, we know that a change in administration in Washington can create uncertainty and questions in students and alumni considering interning or working in…