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V-PIIP Resume Collection Bidding Ends on September 16 at 12 p.m. ET
If you missed out on the bidding period for V-PIIP virtual interviews, not to worry! You still have the opportunity to apply to many employers participating in the resume collection program. Bidding for V-PIIP resume collection runs through September 16th at 12pm ET. Find the current employer list here. To submit your bids […]
August 21, 2025
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Registration Now Open for the Equal Justice Works Career Fair
The Equal Justice Works Career Fair is the largest public interest legal career fair in the country, bringing together more than 250 public interest employers and over 2,500 law students and recent graduates for prescheduled interviews and informal “table talk” discussions over the course of three days.
The 2025 Equal Justice Works Career Fair […]August 20, 2025
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Registration Now Open for the Equal Justice Works Career Fair
The Equal Justice Works Career Fair is the largest public interest legal career fair in the country, bringing together more than 250 public interest employers and over 2,500 law students and recent graduates for prescheduled interviews and informal “table talk” discussions over the course of three days.
The 2025 Equal Justice Works Career Fair […]August 20, 2025
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak
August 21, 2025
5:00 pm – 6:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Catherine’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 Virtual Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
August 22, 2025
9:00 am – 10:00 amHave a quick question about public interest fellowships? Join Judy’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 Virtual Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
August 25, 2025
9:00 am – 10:00 amHave a quick question about public interest fellowships? Join Judy’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 Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
August 25, 2025
5:00 pm – 6:00 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 Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
August 26, 2025
10:00 am – 11:00 amHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Grayce’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 Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
August 26, 2025
12:00 pm – 1:00 pmHave 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 Grayce Wiggins
August 26, 2025
4:00 pm – 5:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Grayce’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.