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Summer Law Clerk – State Universities Retirement System (SURS)
Location: Champaign, IL
Deadline: Open until filled
Learn more about the 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.April 23, 2025
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Tips and Tricks for Rising 3Ls on Entry-Level Job Search Materials and Interviews
Once you identify jobs for which you would like to apply, it is time to start preparing your application materials. During your 2L summer, complete the following to prepare materials for an entry-level public interest job search.
April 23, 2025
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NCLR Law Clerk – The National Center for Lesbian Rights
Location: Remote
Deadline: Open until filled
Learn more about the 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.April 23, 2025
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
April 28, 2025
9:00 am – 10:00 amHave 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
April 28, 2025
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak
April 28, 2025
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
April 29, 2025
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
April 29, 2025
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OPIA Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
April 29, 2025
4:00 pm – 5:00 pmHave 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 Joan Ruttenberg
April 30, 2025
9:00 am – 10:00 amHave 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.