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Summer 2025 Law Clerk – The Office of U.S. Senator Alex Padilla
Location: Washington, D.C.
Deadline: Open until filled
Learn more about the Summer 2025 Law Clerk 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.May 7, 2025
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2025 Summer Law Clerk – Office of the Illinois Attorney General
Location: Chicago, IL
Deadline: Open until filled
Learn more about the 2025 Summer Law Clerk 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.May 7, 2025
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2026 Summer Clerkship – Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
Location: Anchorage, AK, Boulder, Co, or Washington, D.C.
Deadline: August 15, 2025
Learn more about the 2026 Summer Clerkship 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 […]May 7, 2025
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
May 13, 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 Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
May 13, 2025
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
May 14, 2025
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
May 14, 2025
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
May 14, 2025
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
May 14, 2025
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 Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
May 15, 2025
10:00 am – 11:00 amHave 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.