OPIA Closed for Labor Day Holiday
OPIA will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
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Learn More: Contact OPIA with any questions: opia@law.harvard.edu
Register to be Matched with a Public Interest Alumni Mentor
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 Up Now to Meet with a Wasserstein Fellow!
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!
Note on the U.S. DOJ SLIP and Honors Program Application Process
The 2026-27 DOJ Honors and SLIP application window has opened and will close at 11:59 pm on September 8th. Note that this year’s application is on a new platform. While most aspects of the application remain the same as in past years, there may be some small differences, and due to the short application window, we don’t have time to fully update our online Guide to reflect the new platform. You may still find useful information in our Guide, but you should also be sure to consult DOJ’s application tips, and always defer to DOJ’s advice when there are any inconsistencies.
Registration Now Open for the Equal Justice Works Career Fair
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. The 2026 Equal Justice Works Career Fair will be held virtually from October 8-9. Registration is now open!
Bidding for the Fall MLSC & Public Interest Virtual Interview Program Closes 9/9 at Noon
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.
LAST CALL! V-PIIP Resume Collection Bidding Ends on September 10 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.