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Learn More: Contact OPIA with any questions: opia@law.harvard.edu
Interested in summer public interest work? Make a one-on-one counseling appointment with an OPIA adviser to occur after September 9. Any of our generalist advisers can help you begin your job search; you can review adviser bios and schedule an appointment online in CSM.
During your first year at HLS, there are many ways to get involved with the public interest community, including becoming part of the Public Interest Law Collective (PILC). The PILC is a student-led effort designed to provide support and uplift students with a strong desire to use their legal education in service of the public good.
To join, take 10 minutes to fill out the registration form by September 17.
OPIA will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
Sign-ups for advising appointments with public interest attorney mentors visiting through the Wasserstein Fellows Program are now available! All students can take advantage of this remarkable opportunity to receive guidance from current practitioners in a wide variety of fields.
Learn all about the 2026-27 Wasserstein Fellows and sign up for an appointment!