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Summer Legal Intern – Community Justice Project
Location: Miami, FL
Deadline: October 10, 2025 for 2Ls; November 10 for 1Ls
Learn more about the Summer Legal Intern position.September 3, 2025
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2026 Summer Associate – Crag Law Center
Location: Portland, OR
Deadline: October 20, 2025
Learn more about the 2026 Summer Associate position.September 3, 2025
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Summer 2026 Intern – New Jersey Office of the Public Defender
Location: Various locations, NJ
Deadline: Open until filled
Learn more about the Summer 2026 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.September 3, 2025
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September 3, 2025
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
September 5, 2025
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