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Location: Monterey Park, CA
Deadline: Open until filled
Learn more about the 2026 Summer Law Clerk 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, DC
Deadline: Open until filled
Learn more about the Foundation Litigation 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: Various locations
Deadline: October 1, 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: Chicago, Ottawa, Silverspring, or Mount Vernon, IL
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Learn more about the Summer Intern position.
The Equal Justice Works Career Fair is the largest public interest legal career fair in the country, bringing together more than 250 public interest employers and over 2,500 law students and recent graduates for prescheduled interviews and informal “table talk” discussions over the course of three days.
The 2025 Equal Justice Works Career Fair will be held virtually from October 16-18. Registration is now open!
View the employer list for up-to-date listings of employers participating either through table talks or interviews. Note that you must apply for prescheduled interviews by Friday, September 19 at 12 p.m. ET.
The Equal Justice Works Career Fair is the largest public interest legal career fair in the country, bringing together more than 250 public interest employers and over 2,500 law students and recent graduates for prescheduled interviews and informal "table talk" discussions over the course of three days.
The 2025 Equal Justice Works Career Fair will be held virtually from October 16-18. Registration is now open!
3Ls participating in the EJW Career Fair can have their registration fees covered by the Public Interest Interview Fund. Please email opia@law.harvard.edu for the registration code.
View the employer list for up-to-date listings of employers participating either through table talks or interviews. Note that you must apply for prescheduled interviews by Friday, September 19 at 12 p.m. ET.
Location: Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; Miami, FL; Montgomery, AL; New Orleans, LA; Washington, DC
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Learn more about the Summer 2026 Legal Internship.
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.
Bidding closes for V-PIIP virtual interviews on August 18 at 12 p.m. ET. All applications must be submitted through Symplicity CSM. Visit the step-by-step guide on how to submit your bids through Symplicity CSM.
Location: Boise, ID
Deadline: January 30, 2026
Learn more about the 2026 Summer 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; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Santa Monica, CA; and San Francisco, CA
Deadline: November 28, 2025
Learn more about the 2026 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: Worldwide
Deadline: October 1, 2025
Learn more about the JAG Corps Intern Program.
Missed out on registering for a virtual chat with a public interest employer? Not to worry! We have extended the registration period for organizations scheduled to conduct a virtual chat between August 11-14. Register here.
In this recent webinar, OPIA staff discussed factors to consider when choosing a 2L summer job. Topics include: how to determine which kinds of internships to pursue; key steps to a successful search; applications and job search timeline; and summer networking strategies.
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Location: Lansing, MI
Deadline: September 26, 2025
Learn more about the 2026 Summer 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.
Tell us about your summer experience by completing your summer job evaluations in CSM. Please do so by September 12, 2025.
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Learn more about the prosecutor's offices and defender agencies recruiting through V-PIIP. Review these resources to help you prepare your bids.
Location: San Diego, CA
Deadline: February 7, 2026
Learn more about Law Clerk, Summer 2026 position.
The Semester in Washington Clinic is an extraordinary opportunity to work at the intersection of government, policy, and practice while pursuing your particular academic and career interests and goals.
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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.
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!
Location: Washington, DC
Deadline: October 7, 2025
Learn more about the 2026 Summer Associate 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.