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LL.M. Job Search Timeline

In order to give your job search an overarching structure, below is a loose timeline for your job search. You will, of course, need to adjust the timeline to take into account the hiring practices of the types of organizations you are targeting. Be sure to work with an OPIA advisor to tailor this timeline for your specific needs.

Fall
- Familiarize yourself with OPIA website.
- Build a U.S.-style resume.
- Attend OPIA events.
- Conduct self-assessment.
- Meet with OPIA advisers.
- Become involved with the public interest community.
- Network.
- Speak with Peter O’Meara at Harvard International Office.
- Apply for early fellowship opportunities.
Winter
- Read OPIA emails and blog.
- Continue to network.
- Apply for applicable jobs/fellowships and schedule an advising appointment with Judy Murciano, Director of Fellowships.
Spring
- Continue to network.
- Continue to apply for applicable jobs/fellowships and schedule advising appointments as necessary with Judy Murciano, Director of Fellowships.

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Opportunities at the Arizona Governor’s Office!

Sean Berens, Senior Counsel of the General Counsel to Governor Katie Hobbs, will be at HLS on February 9 to conduct interviews for summer internships as well as offer general advising/informational interviews for any interested students. Students interested in the opportunity can apply/request an appointment by submitting their resume by February 7.

February 3, 2023
Keep These Dates in Mind as You Plan Your Summer

OPIA has compiled a few key dates that may be useful as you plan your summer internships and other commitments.

February 2, 2023
Sign Up Now to Meet With Our Spring Term Wasserstein Fellows – Appointments Still Available

Appointments are still available with some of our spring term Wasserstein Fellows. Read about them and sign-up for an appointment:

Maryum Jordan’14 – Climate Justice Attorney, EarthRights International – 2/6 – 2/8

Gerry Hebert – President/Founding Partner, J. Gerald Heber, PC – 2/21

January 30, 2023
Your 1L Public Interest Job Search: Internship Search Check-In

If you have questions or concerns about your summer job search, please make an appointment or visit our daily drop-in office hours. Advisers are available to help with whatever job search questions you may be facing.

January 20, 2023
Reminder! PSVF Org-Based Deadline Approaching

The deadline for the Public Service Venture Fund (PSVF) Organization-Based Fellowship is Monday, February 6, 2023, at 5:00 pm. Review the application instructions to make sure you’re on track.

January 20, 2023