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OPIA Appointments for 1Ls
Starting on 9/2, 1Ls interested in summer public interest work will be able to make a one-on-one counseling appointment with an OPIA adviser to occur after September 29. Any of our generalist advisers can help you begin your job search; you can review adviser bios and schedule an appointment online in CSM […]
August 31, 2025
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Bidding Open for the Fall MLSC Program – Closes 9/9 at Noon!
Bidding for the fall Massachusetts Law School Consortium (MLSC) Government and Public Interest Interview Program closes on Tuesday, September 9, at 12 p.m. ET. This year’s interviews will be conducted virtually on October 8 & 9, 2025. Review the employer list (subject to change) and learn more about the MLSC program and how to […]
August 29, 2025
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Now Updated: Insider’s Guide to the U.S. DOJ SLIP and Honors Program Application Process
Applying for the U.S. Department of Justice’s SLIP or Honors Program? Our application guide is now updated for this year’s application cycle.
Read the 2025 OPIA Insider’s GuideAugust 29, 2025
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
September 2, 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 Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
September 2, 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
September 3, 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 Elizabeth Shirey
September 3, 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 Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
September 3, 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 Grayce Wiggins
September 3, 2025
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
September 4, 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.