OPIA invites current JD students at all class levels to participate in the Alumni Mentor Matching Program for the 2026–2027 academic year. The program connects students with experienced public interest attorneys who can share guidance, insights, and support as students navigate law school and explore public interest careers. To request a mentor, fill out the registration form, letting us know of your interests and career goals. 

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!

Bidding for the fall Massachusetts Law School Consortium (MLSC) Government and Public Interest Interview Program is now open and closes on Wednesday, September 9, at 12 p.m. ET.

Don't Forget! Bidding for V-PIIP resume collection runs through September 10th at 12pm ET. Find the current employer list here. To submit your bids for any of these employers, go to the Recruiting Programs tab in Symplicity CSM and selecting the 2026 V-PIIP Resume Collection session.