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Intern, Innocence Clinic – University of Michigan Law School
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Deadline: Open until filled
Learn more about the 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.April 14, 2025
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The Entry-Level Job Search E-Advising Series: Government Honors Programs
Government Honors Programs are the most common pathway for 3Ls and certain recent graduates to enter government service. In preparation for your 3L year, you should start to get familiar with these opportunities now.
April 11, 2025
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Take OPIA’s Year-End Survey!
OPIA’s end-of-year survey is your opportunity to tell us what’s working well in OPIA — and what isn’t! Your feedback is extremely important to us, and we will use your thoughts to inform our planning for future years. All responses to the survey are anonymous.
Thank you for your feedback!April 10, 2025
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak
April 14, 2025
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
April 14, 2025
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
April 15, 2025
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
April 16, 2025
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
April 16, 2025
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. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak
April 17, 2025
11:00 am – 12:30 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.