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Legal Internships – Environmental Protection Agency
Location: Denver, CO
Deadline: November 15, 2023
Learn more about the Legal Internship positions.
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.September 27, 2023
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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
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Summer Internship – California Attorney General’s Office, Business Litigation Section
Location: Los Angeles and San Diego, CA
Deadline: Open until filled
Learn more about the Summer Internship positions.
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.September 25, 2023
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak
September 28, 2023
10:00 am – 11:00 amHave 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 pmHave 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 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. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
September 29, 2023
11:00 am – 12:00 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’s Fellowship Fridays
September 29, 2023
3:00 pm – 5:00 pmApplying 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 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 Catherine Pattanayak
October 2, 2023
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.