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Winterview Bidding Opens on 11/9 at 12 p.m. EST
100+ employers have registered to participate in the HLS Winterview Program, either through virtual interviews or resume collection. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about public interest employers and land a summer internship. Review participating employers in Symplicity CSM by selecting “Recruiting Programs” at the top of your home screen.
November 6, 2026
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Sign up for one-on-one appointments with Wasserstein Fellow Elisa Vari – Attorney with the International Refugee Assistance Project
Interested in human rights? Appointments are available with Wasserstein Fellow Elisa Vari – Attorney with the International Refugee Assistance Project. Elisa Vari is an international human rights lawyer and forced migration expert from Italy. At the International Refugee Assistance Project, Elisa provides legal assistance to refugees and displaced individuals. Prior to that, she worked in
November 6, 2026
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Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Career Options in Criminal Law
Interested in learning more about criminal law internships and careers? The following OPIA resources can help you begin your exploration.
November 2, 2026
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
November 6, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:00 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 Jillian Tuck
November 6, 2026
2:00 pm – 3:30 pmHave 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
November 9, 2026
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
November 9, 2026
11:00 am – 12:00 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 Catherine Pattanayak
November 9, 2026
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
November 9, 2026
4:00 pm – 5:00 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 Elizabeth Shirey
November 10, 2026
10:00 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 Grayce Wiggins
November 10, 2026
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 Catherine Pattanayak
November 12, 2026
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
November 12, 2026
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.