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Headshot Hub at the Smith Center
A new self-service photobooth, the Headshot Hub, has been installed in the Collaborative Commons on the 2nd floor of the Smith Campus Center. Available to anyone with a Harvard ID card, this new community resource provides students, faculty, staff, and other Harvard affiliates with convenient access to professional‑quality […]
December 7, 2025
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International Legal Studies Postgraduate Fellowships, Deadline: January 12, 2026
The International Legal Studies Postgraduate Fellowships fund a recent HLS graduate to clerk or intern in an international or foreign/supernational court or tribunal. Applicants should highlight their demonstrated interest in international or transnational law and how this fellowship would be significant for their career trajectory. If an applicant is unsure regarding eligibility of their […]
December 7, 2025
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David A. Grossman Fund Fellowship, Deadline: January 5, 2026
The DAG Fellowship seeks students and clerks with a commitment to community/movement lawyering demonstrated through clinical work and organizing. Project proposals should highlight innovative, impactful, sustainable social justice change and community buy-in.
Besides acquiring a host letter from a non-profit organization, applicants should choose 2 letters of recommendation: preferably at least one from Harvard […]December 7, 2025
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
December 8, 2025
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
December 8, 2025
11:00 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 Catherine Pattanayak
December 8, 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
December 8, 2025
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 Grayce Wiggins
December 9, 2025
2:00 pm – 3:00 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 Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
December 9, 2025
3:00 pm – 4:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Joan’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual 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 Joan Ruttenberg
December 10, 2025
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 Jillian Tuck
December 10, 2025
4:00 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 Catherine Pattanayak
December 11, 2025
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 Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
December 11, 2025
3:00 pm – 4:00 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.