Bernard Koteen Office of Public Interest Advising

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Dec. 8

Housing Attorney – Empire Justice Center
Dec. 8

Assistant Public Defender, Juvenile Division – Maryland Office of the Public Defender
Dec. 8

Assistant District Attorney – Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office
Dec. 8

First Amendment Clinic Law Fellow – University of Georgia
Dec. 8

Georgia Journalism and Access Project Attorney – University of Georgia

The OPIA Blog

Public Interest Resources at HLS: Job Search FAQs and Professionalism Guide

Review some of the most common 1L job search questions in our Job Search FAQs, including how to navigate interviews, offers, and other communication with employers.

December 1, 2022
Reminder! Approaching deadlines for the Archie Southgate Fellowship at GBLS and the David A. Grossman Fund Fellowship

A reminder to 3Ls and judicial clerks about approaching deadlines for two wonderful fellowship opportunities. David A. Grossman Fund Fellowship
January 6, 2023 at 5:00 pm  ET
The DAG Fund awards a $55,000 fellowship to one HLS student or alum on a judicial clerkship who demonstrates exceptional promise as a public interest attorney to […]

November 30, 2022
Important deadlines and updates for the MLSC Government and Public Interest Interview Program

Review this post for important updates and deadlines to the MLSC Government and Public Interest Interview Program.

November 30, 2022

OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours

OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck

December 7, 2022
4:00 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 Catherine Pattanayak

December 8, 2022
9:00 am – 10:00 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 Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano

December 8, 2022
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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 Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano

December 9, 2022
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 Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck

December 9, 2022
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Jillian’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.
OPIA Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano

December 12, 2022
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 Catherine Pattanayak

December 12, 2022
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.