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  • Opportunities with Strumwasser & Woocher

    Strumwasser & Woocher, a private public interest law firm based in Santa Monica, CA, will be collecting application materials from 2Ls for Summer Law Clerks positions, and 3Ls and Clerks for Associate positions. Candidates will be based in Los Angeles, but the firm will consider remote work options. Interested candidates should apply through this online

    September 26, 2023

OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours

  • OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak

    September 28, 2023
    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 Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck

    September 28, 2023
    4:00 pm – 5:00 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 Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey

    September 29, 2023
    9:00 am – 10:00 am

    Have 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.

  • OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg

    September 29, 2023
    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’s Fellowship Fridays

    September 29, 2023
    3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Applying for fellowships? You are not alone! Come work from the OPIA suite from 3-5pm on Fridays throughout the fall semester for peer support and solidarity while you write your applications. OPIA’s Director of Fellowships Judy Murciano will also be on hand to answer quick questions as they arise. Free coffee!

  • OPIA Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano

    October 2, 2023
    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

    October 2, 2023
    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.