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Upcoming EJW and Skadden Info Sessions
The directors of the EJW and Skadden Fellowships will be holding virtual information sessions on March 30 and April 7 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
March 13, 2026
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The Entry-Level Job Search E-Advising Series: Should a Student Aiming for a Public Interest Career Clerk?
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.
March 13, 2026
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The Entry-Level Job Search E-Advising Series: Fellowships
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.
March 8, 2026
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
March 16, 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
March 16, 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
March 16, 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
March 16, 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
March 17, 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
March 17, 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
March 17, 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
March 18, 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
March 18, 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
March 18, 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.