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LLMs, Report Your Post-Graduate Plans
Have you finalized your plans for after graduation? Send a note with your latest update to Jillian Tuck, Associate Director for LLM Advising, at jtuck@law.harvard.edu. If you need additional career support, stop by Jillian’s drop-in hours or make an appointment in CSM.
March 16, 2026
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Equal Justice America Summer 2026 Fellowships
Equal Justice America’s fellowship program offers summer fellowship grants up to $5,000. These grants are available to law students who attend a qualifying law school and are working full time for a civil legal aid or civil rights organization. The deadline to apply is March 23, 2026.
For more information, please visit Equal Justice […]March 15, 2026
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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 […]
March 13, 2026
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Virtual 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? Join Jillian’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual 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. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
March 18, 2026
5:00 pm – 6:00 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 Catherine Pattanayak
March 19, 2026
9:00 am – 10:00 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 Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
March 19, 2026
10:00 am – 11:00 amHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Elizabeth’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
March 19, 2026
11:00 am – 12:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Jillian’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.