As you may have heard, over the last few days, several U.S. Attorney’s Offices have notified students who had accepted internships (and in some cases, had interviewed) before the federal hiring freeze that their office now has permission to hire unpaid volunteer interns. If you have been notified of a re-issued offer and would like to speak with an OPIA adviser about your options, please come to drop-in hours or schedule an appointment in CSM.  We strongly discourage reneging on an alternative offer you have already accepted, but can speak further about exploring split summers or other opportunities to work in government while at HLS.

As you develop your plans for your post-graduate public interest job search, you may be considering applying to fellowships, government honors programs, and/or direct entry-level positions. Along with these options, you may be wondering about whether to include clerkship applications.

The directors of the Skadden and EJW Fellowships will be holding virtual information sessions on March 25 and April 1 respectively. It is mandatory for you to attend these information sessions if you plan to apply for these fellowships. You are afforded the important opportunity to meet one-on-one with the fellowship directors. Please come prepared for those meetings. For assistance drafting your proposals or deciding which fellowship is right for you, set up an appointment with Judy Murciano or attend Judy’s drop-in hours.

• Skadden Fellowship Information Session - Tuesday, March 25 at 12:30 PM
• Equal Justice Works Info Session - Tuesday, April 1 at 12:30 PM

Location: Brockton, MA
Deadline:  Open until filled
Learn more about the Legal Intern position.
This job posting has not been vetted by our office and the employer has not given assurances of non-discrimination or compliance with our recruitment policies.

Location: New York, NY
Deadline: Open until filled
Learn more about the Legal Intern position.
This job posting has not been vetted by our office and the employer has not given assurances of non-discrimination or compliance with our recruitment policies.

Location: Washington, D.C.
Deadline: April 11, 2025
Learn more about the Legal Intern position.
This job posting has not been vetted by our office and the employer has not given assurances of non-discrimination or compliance with our recruitment policies.

Location: Laurel, MD
Deadline: Open until filled
Learn more about the Legal Intern position.
This job posting has not been vetted by our office and the employer has not given assurances of non-discrimination or compliance with our recruitment policies.

Location: Chicago, IL
Deadline: Open until filled
Learn more about the Legal Research Intern position.
This job posting has not been vetted by our office and the employer has not given assurances of non-discrimination or compliance with our recruitment policies.

Location: Remote
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Learn more about the Law Clerkship position.
This job posting has not been vetted by our office and the employer has not given assurances of non-discrimination or compliance with our recruitment policies.

We strongly encourage you to apply for fellowships to support the work that excites you. Because many fellowships require you to pursue a project with a host organization and some fellowships have very early deadlines, it is important to begin preparing NOW.

Have you been interviewing for summer internships, or even accepted an offer? Still seeking a position? If you haven't reported your summer internship status (or haven't done so recently), please fill out this brief survey to let OCS and OPIA know where you stand.  

While you may have just finalized your internship plans for this summer, we know that many of you are already thinking ahead to 2L summer and weighing the pros and cons of spending it in the private sector. In this post, we offer some thoughts you may find helpful as you consider whether to participate in the Early Interview Program (EIP).

Location: Chicago, IL or Remote
Deadline: April 4, 2025
Learn more about the Health Law Externship position.
This job posting has not been vetted by our office and the employer has not given assurances of non-discrimination or compliance with our recruitment policies.

The shifts in federal government policy towards summer law interns this year has necessitated reimagining this year’s Heyman Summer Interns Program to be both more virtual and more inclusive.  The prior application deadline of February 13th has been waived.  Please stay tuned for additional information in the coming weeks/months as to what the program may look like and how you can participate.

In light of the federal hiring freeze and related actions, the Heyman Fellowship Program has been suspended for the 2025 fellowship year.  If you are a 3L, feel free to make an appointment with an OPIA adviser or come to a drop-in hour if you need assistance.  If you are an HLS alum in need of public interest career support, please reach out to OPIA for an appointment.

Because many fellowships require you to pursue a project or position with a host organization and some fellowships have early deadlines, it is important to begin preparing during your 2L spring for the fellowship application process.

We are often asked by students interested in public service work about how to weigh their wide-ranging academic options while in law school. This advice is meant to offer broad guidance on the choices you may be contemplating. Please note that it is impossible to truly provide “one-size-fits-all” advice — if you have questions about particular options and how they might relate to your career plans, be sure to seek out an OPIA adviser. 

James & Hoffman PC, a law firm in Washington, DC that represents workers and labor unions, is hiring law students to assist with intake.  The firm is currently working to meet high demand from probationary federal employees who have lost their jobs and are seeking legal help.  Students will earn $20/hour.  Email firm associate Emily Postman at erpostman@jamhoff.com to inquire.

Location: Washington, D.C.
Deadline: March 13, 2025
Learn more about the Summer Legal Intern position.
This job posting has not been vetted by our office and the employer has not given assurances of non-discrimination or compliance with our recruitment policies.

Location: Boston, MA
Deadline: April 10, 2025
Learn more about the Labor Relations Internship position.
This job posting has not been vetted by our office and the employer has not given assurances of non-discrimination or compliance with our recruitment policies.

Location: New York, NY or Albany, NY
Deadline: February 28, 2025
Learn more about the Summer Public Service Fellowship position.