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  • Join OPIA at Commencement Open House

    We welcome you to stop by the OPIA suite any time after the diploma ceremony so we can congratulate you on your graduation and sing your praises to your loved ones. Hope to see you there!

    Thursday May 23, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
    OPIA Suite, WCC 4039

    Mimosas and cookies will be […]

    May 16, 2024

  • Rising 2L Job Search E-Advising Series: 2L Job Search E-Advising Kick Off

    As you take a breath between the end of finals period and the beginning of your summer job, now is a great time to start to familiarize yourself with the timeline and public interest job search process you can expect during your 2L year. (You read that right – you’re a 2L now!)

    May 15, 2024

OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours

  • OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck

    May 17, 2024
    2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Have 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 Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano

    May 20, 2024
    9:00 am – 10:00 am

    Have 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 Catherine Pattanayak

    May 20, 2024
    3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Have 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

    May 20, 2024
    5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    Have 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

    May 21, 2024
    10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Have 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

    May 21, 2024
    3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Have 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

    May 21, 2024
    4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Have 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.