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Summer Associate – Sher Edling LLP
Location: San Francisco, CA
Deadline: August 29, 2025
Learn more about the Summer Associate 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.July 24, 2025
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V-PIIP Employer Snapshot: Prosecution and Defense
Learn more about the prosecutor’s offices and defender agencies recruiting through V-PIIP. Review these resources to help you prepare your bids.
July 23, 2025
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Law Clerk, Summer 2026 – United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of California
Location: San Diego, CA
Deadline: February 7, 2026
Learn more about Law Clerk, Summer 2026 position.July 23, 2025
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak
July 24, 2025
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July 29, 2025
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
July 30, 2025
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