Check out our summer job FAQs for answers to more commonly asked questions about the summer public interest job search, and plan to attend our …

You have successfully navigated the summer job search, and you begin your internship full of excitement and optimism. But what if, in the middle of your summer, you’re not having the experience you’d hoped for? Perhaps you’re not getting enough work, or enough supervision. Or, maybe you’re getting too much work, or are confused about how to approach a project, or are feeling overwhelmed. Here are some suggestions for addressing some common summer internship challenges students face.

Speaking with attorneys practicing in your areas of interest is a critical component of a successful post-graduate job search. Here are some ways you can maximize your networking opportunities this summer and beyond.

We know it may seem early to start thinking about your post-graduate job search as a 2L. However, your 2L spring is the best time to check out our 3L Guide to Entry-Level Post-Graduate Jobs, start monitoring the CSM job bank for entry-level jobs, and make an appointment with an OPIA adviser to position you for success in your search.

Some of you may be considering government work for your 2L summer. Most federal agencies (including DOJ), and many state and local offices have in the past offered formal internship programs for students. Learn more about how to approach your government internship search and read about important upcoming deadlines.

Although the vast majority of public interest employers will not begin to consider applications for 2L summer internships until the fall, we wanted to alert you to a few earlier deadlines of which we are currently aware.