Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Career Options in Private Public Interest Law Firms
Interested in learning more about private public interest law firms? The following resources can help you begin your exploration.
Category: Announcements
Registration is Open for the 33rd Annual Robert M. Cover Public Interest Retreat
Register for the Robert M. Cover Public Interest Retreat! The Robert M. Cover Retreat brings together law students, academics and practitioners committed to public interest to share their experiences, network and reinvigorate their commitment to this important work. The weekend is filled with exciting discussions and workshops on reproductive justice, environmental justice, police accountability, criminal justice, immigration justice, gender identity advocacy, activism and many other interesting topics. This year's theme is: Lawyering from the Left: Public Interest, Community, and Movement Lawyering in Times of Crisis and Beyond
This year's retreat will take place February 21-23, 2020 at the Sargent Center in Peterborough, NH. The cost of attendance is $195 (includes retreat fees, lodging, and all meals/food). The registration deadline is Friday, February 7, 2020.
Appointments are Still Available with Wasserstein Fellow Sylvia Torres-Guillén, Director of Education Equity, ACLU of California
Interested in hearing about educational equity and student's rights? Sign-up to meet with Wasserstein Fellow Sylvia Torres-Guillén, Director of Education, ACLU of California, from Nov. 13-15.
Bidding Now Open for the Massachusetts Law School Consortium Government and Public Interest Interview Program
Bidding is now open for the winter MLSC Government and Public Interest Job Interview Program at Boston College Law School on January 30 and 31. You may review and “bid” on (meaning, apply to) participating employers using the Consortium’s Symplicity CSM now through December 2 at noon.
Winter and Spring 2020 Classroom Room Releases
In order to import the Winter 2020 academic schedules, the EMS Scheduling System will be offline November 18-25. While express room bookings will still be available, no full service room requests may be placed during this time. Please make sure to submit any immediate room needs prior to this time. Beginning at 9am on Monday, November 25, the HLS community will be able to book classrooms for the Winter Term (1/6-1/23).
OPIA Administered Fellowships E-Advising Series: Public Service Venture Fund Organization-Based Fellowship
Public Service Venture Fund Organization Based (Org-Based) Fellowships are fully-funded fellowships intended to help launch students’ public interest careers at the public service organization of their choice that otherwise is not hiring at the entry-level. Learn more about the selection criteria and process.
Walk-in Sessions with Attorneys from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB): Gerard Sanders, LLM ’92, General Counsel at AIIB & Xuan Gao, Chief Counsel at AIIB
Come in to OPIA for walk-ins with attorneys from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB): Gerard Sanders, ’92, General Counsel, and Xuan Gao, Chief Counsel. Mr. Sanders and Mr Gao will be advising in OPIA’s office on Friday, November 15th from 1:45 pm-3:30 pm.
Reminder! Archie Southgate Fellowship at GBLS Deadline: November 18, 2019, at 5 pm
Application materials for the Archie Southgate Fellowship at Greater Boston Legal Services are due November 18, 2019, at 5 pm.
Learn more and apply.
Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Career Options in Public International Law
Interested in learning more about public international law work? These resources can help you begin your exploration.
1L Mock Interview Program on 11/18 – Registration is Open Now!
The 1L Mock Interview Program on Monday, November 18, offers you a stress-free opportunity to practice your interview skills before starting your summer job search. Attorneys from the public and private sectors will be here to conduct mock-interviews and give you candid feedback.
1L Mock Interview Program on 11/18 – Registration is Open!
The 1L Mock Interview Program on Monday, November 18, offers you a stress-free opportunity to interview with lawyers and get feedback. Space is limited and registration is required.
HUHS November announcements
HUHS Welcomes New Director, Dr. Giang Nguyen Dr. Nguyen will begin his role as executive director of HUHS starting Monday, November 18th. Learn more about Dr. Nguyen and his appointment here. Student Health Fee vs. Student Health Insurance Plan Learn more about the difference. November & March Degree Candidates Find out more information about your […]
2020 International Women’s Day: Call for Nominations!
The Harvard Women’s Law Association (WLA) and Harvard Law and International Development Society (LIDS) are preparing for the 7th Annual International Women’s Day Photo Exhibit. The exhibit will feature portraits of 20 women lawyers, policy-makers, academics, activists, and other change-makers that inspire the members of HLS community. Portraits of these women will be installed around […]
Spring 2020 Opportunity with Communities for Restorative Justice – Nov. 4 Information Session at 12pm
Independent Clinical Credit option for 2L’s and 3L’s – Spring 2020 Communities for Restorative Justice: One or two clinical credits (representing 4 or 8 hours per week) of independent clinical credit may be available for the spring term to work with Communities for Restorative Justice on criminal cases in Boston referred to restorative diversion. Students would participate in […]
Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews
A strong resume and cover letter are essential to making a good first impression with a potential summer employer. The following OPIA resources can help you perfect these documents and present your background and experiences in a way that employers will find compelling.
1Ls – Meet Attorneys From National Law Firms at Masterclass on 10/22
Masterclass will begin with a presentation of networking etiquette and provide a concrete, step-by-step approach to making a great impression at a professional cocktail reception. After the program, you will get the opportunity to put what you have learned into action by navigating an actual cocktail reception with attorneys from prominent firms around the country. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served and there will be wine and beer.
Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Career Options in Government
Interested in learning more about government careers? Begin your exploration here.
1L Job Search E-Advising Series: Further Guidelines on 1L Advising
In an effort to help guide you in your public sector summer job search and beyond, we’d like to follow up with more details about the 1L advising process.
Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Career Options in Criminal Law
Interested in learning more about criminal law careers? The following OPIA resources can help you begin your exploration.
New Digital Room Signs Available in Langdell Hall Study Rooms
With the opening of the renovated Langdell 2nd floor, seven new group study rooms have been built and outfitted with digital Room Signs that will display the room activities for the day and will be available to book for HLS student group study use starting Monday, October 7.