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Sign up for one-on-one appointments with Wasserstein Fellow Liv Warren ’17
Interested in appellate defense and post-conviction work? Appointments are available with Wasserstein Fellow Liv Warren, Associate Attorney, Thomas, Ferguson & Beskind, LLP. Liv has a broad practice that includes criminal and civil cases at every level of the state and federal courts. Liv primarily represents people accused of crimes in trial, appellate, and […]
January 30, 2026
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Report Your Summer Internship Status
If you haven’t reported your summer internship status, please fill out this brief survey to let OPIA know where you stand!
January 30, 2026
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SIP Resume Collection Deadline Approaching: February 6th at Noon!
Don’t forget! The bidding deadline for the SIP Resume Collection runs until February 6th at 12 p.m. EST. With over 70 organizations registered through our resume collection program, this is a great opportunity to apply for summer or postgraduate jobs. Submit your materials through Symplicity CSM before the February 6th noontime deadline. Follow OPIA’s […]
January 29, 2026
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
February 2, 2026
9:00 am – 10:00 amHave a quick question about public interest fellowships? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
February 2, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Drop by OPIA’s office for drop-in office hours. Please note that office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak
February 2, 2026
3:00 pm – 5:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
February 2, 2026
5:00 pm – 6:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Drop by OPIA’s office for drop-in office hours. Please note that office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
February 3, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
February 3, 2026
2:00 pm – 4:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
February 3, 2026
4:00 pm – 5:00 pmHave a quick question about public interest fellowships? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
February 4, 2026
9:00 am – 10:00 amHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Drop by OPIA’s office for drop-in office hours. Please note that office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
February 4, 2026
10:00 am – 11:00 amHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
February 4, 2026
4:00 pm – 5:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Drop by OPIA’s office for drop-in office hours. Please note that office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.