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  • Report Your Summer Internship Status

    Have you been interviewing for summer internships, or even accepted an offer? Still seeking a position? If you haven’t reported your summer internship status (or haven’t done so recently), please fill out this brief survey to let OCS and OPIA know where you stand.  

    February 27, 2025

  • Legal Intern – ACLU of Puerto Rico

    Location:  San Juan, PR
    Deadline:   Open until filled
    Learn more about the  Legal 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.

    February 25, 2025

OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours

  • OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg

    February 28, 2025
    11:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Have 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

    February 28, 2025
    3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Have 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 Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano

    March 3, 2025
    9:00 am – 10:00 am

    Have 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

    March 3, 2025
    10:00 am – 11:00 am

    Have 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

    March 3, 2025
    3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Have 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

    March 3, 2025
    5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    Have 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 Jillian Tuck

    March 4, 2025
    10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Have 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.