Interested in religious liberty and right-to-life issues? Appointments are available with Wasserstein Fellow Jennie Bradley Lichter '09.

Jennie Bradley Lichter is President of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, a pro-life organization best known for hosting the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. She also leads its sister organization, March for Life Action. Jennie will be on campus February 9-11. Sign up today!

If you haven’t yet secured an internship for this summer, don’t panic. There are still public interest employers that are actively hiring. If you put in the effort, apply broadly, and remain persistent, you WILL find a summer job.

Interested in appellate defense and post-conviction work? Appointments are available with Wasserstein Fellow Liv Warren, Associate Attorney, Thomas, Ferguson & Beskind, LLP. Liv has a broad practice that includes criminal and civil cases at every level of the state and federal courts. Liv primarily represents people accused of crimes in trial, appellate, and post-conviction proceedings, including in capital cases. Outside of the courtroom, Liv engages in legislative advocacy at the state and federal level.

If you haven't reported your summer internship status, please fill out this brief survey to let OPIA know where you stand!

Don't forget! The bidding deadline for the SIP Resume Collection runs until February 6th at 12 p.m. EST. With over 70 organizations registered through our resume collection program, this is a great opportunity to apply for summer or postgraduate jobs. Submit your materials through Symplicity CSM before the February 6th noontime deadline. Follow OPIA's guidelines on how to submit your bid through the resume collection program and review the current list of employers registered for resume collection.

The Henigson Fellowships require pre-review approval at least a month before they are due. Consult with HRP Associate Director Abadir Ibrahim.

The Kenneth I. Juster International Fellowship provides HLS J.D. students with the opportunity to pursue experiential learning opportunities abroad for three to eight weeks during the summer after their 1L or 2L year. The application deadline is March 15.

Please note that applications for the following OPIA-administered fellowships are due in February:

Public Service Venture Fund Org-Based Fellowship
February 6, 2026, 5:00 pm 
PSVF Org-Based Fellowships are intended to help launch students’ and judicial clerks’ public interest careers at the public service organization of their choice that otherwise is not hiring at the entry-level.

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.

Interviews that persuade and stick reflect five key elements.

Networking is an essential part of getting to know the world of public interest law. But sometimes, it can feel intimidating to approach a potential contact, or hard to know where to plug in and get started. Review this Q&A to help make networking a smoother part of your professional journey.

Connect with representatives from public interest organizations during virtual employer chats between January 12th-20th. These 1-hour sessions, broken into two 30-minute slots allow you to speak directly with employers and learn more about their work.  Over 70 employers have registered for a virtual employer chat. 

Don't miss out! Bidding is open for the public sector Spring Interview Program and registration will close TONIGHT for virtual employer chats.

OPIA will be hosting a number of Wasserstein Fellows during the spring term. Learn more about our group for the spring and connect with them through one-on-one advising and attend their community discussions. 

These 1-hour sessions, broken into two 30-minute slots each, are designed to allow you to connect directly with employers and learn more about their work. Register now!

One of the toughest parts of a public interest job search is managing the timeline. The lack of a unified, consistent hiring timeline by public interest employers and the fact that every individual’s situation differs can complicate the search process. Consider the following tips about communicating with employers as you navigate interviews and offers.

Students interested in national security, cybercrime, federal prosecution, transitioning from BigLaw to a USAO, and other topics are encouraged to sign up for an individual advising appointment with Wasserstein Fellow Ellen Sise '14 while she is on campus January 14 to 16. Ellen will be available for both in-person and virtual appointments (for upperclass students away from Cambridge for winter term).

Sign up for an appointment today!

Please also plan to attend Ellen’s community discussion at 1pm on January 15: “Do the Right Thing”: Reflections on Being a Federal Prosecutor.

HLS may nominate one ICJ Fellow each year who seeks to deepen their understanding of international law and the Court’s processes. Among the 3 letters of recommendation, JDs/LLMs should choose international law faculty who can attest to applicant’s strong academic record and research and writing skills. CV/resume should highlight publications and exposure to complex litigation. Relevant writing sample under 15 pgs. should demonstrate facility with legal analysis and evidence. Some French proficiency expected. Sign up for Fellowship Advising appointment in advance of submission to CARAT.

All applicants must carefully consult the PSVF Org-Based details and MOU to check for eligibility for themselves and the host organization before January 12, 2026. Prior efforts to secure a PSVF host may include non-PSVF eligible organizations, but all jobs and fellowships listed must show an authentic effort to launch a long-term public interest career for which the candidate is realistically qualified. Sign up for a Fellowship Advising appointment in advance of submission to CARAT.

OPIA will be hosting a virtual Spring Interview Program (SIP) featuring public sector employers recruiting for summer and postgraduate positions. Bidding will take place in early January, with virtual interviews being held in late January into early February. In conjunction with the Virtual Spring Interview Program, there will be virtual employer chats with public sector employers on January 12th and 15th that students may register for in advance. More details about these employer chats, including who will be participating, and how to sign-up, will be shared in early January.