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Dec. 7

Assistant District Attorney – Bronx District Attorney’s Office
Dec. 22

Attorney (Honors and Lateral) – Central Intelligence Agency
Jan. 5

Legal Fellowships (multiple positions), Host Organization – The Legal Aid Society
Feb. 3

Entry-Level Staff Attorney – Orleans Public Defenders
March 1

Entry Level Attorney Class – New York City Law Department

The OPIA Blog

Happy Thanksgiving from OPIA! (Closed Nov. 23-27)

OPIA is thankful for all of our students and alumni! We wish you a warm and happy Thanksgiving. Our office will be closed from Wednesday, November 23, through Sunday, November 27.

November 18, 2022
Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Interviews

Interviews take on particular significance with public interest employers, as they seek to learn how committed you are to their mission and how well you would fit in with their office. The following resources can help you prepare to put your best foot forward in interviews with public interest employers.

November 18, 2022
Public Service Venture Fund Seed Grant Letter of Intent Due November 30

Reminder! 3Ls have the option of submitting a letter of intent for the Public Service Venture Fund (PSVF) Seed Grant to express interest and get feedback before the application process. Submit letters to OPIA by November 30 at 5:00 pm.

November 17, 2022

OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours

OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg

November 30, 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 Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey

November 30, 2022
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 Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck

November 30, 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 1, 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 1, 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 2, 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 Elizabeth Shirey

December 2, 2022
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.