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Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Communicating with Employers
One of the toughest parts of a public interest job search is managing the timeline. The lack of a unified, consistent hiring timeline by public interest employers and the fact that every individual’s situation differs can complicate the search process. Consider the following tips about communicating with employers as you navigate interviews and offers.
December 18, 2025
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OPIA Closed from 12/24/25 through 1/1/26 – Happy Holidays!
OPIA offices will be closed over the winter break from December 24, 2025, through January 1, 2026. Happy holidays!
December 16, 2025
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OPIA Closed from 12/24/25 through 1/1/26 – Happy Holidays!
Check out these resources to help you with any questions when our offices are closed over the winter break from December 24, 2025, through January 1, 2026. Happy holidays!
OPIA’s Materials Review Service
1L Guide to Summer Jobs
2L Guide to Summer Jobs
Job Search Toolkit
Summer Public Interest Job Search FAQs […]December 16, 2025
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Virtual Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
December 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 Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
December 22, 2025
11:00 am – 12:00 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. -
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
December 22, 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 Joan Ruttenberg
December 23, 2025
3:00 pm – 4:00 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 Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
January 2, 2026
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
January 5, 2026
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 Grayce Wiggins
January 5, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:00 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. -
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak
January 5, 2026
3:00 pm – 5:00 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 Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
January 5, 2026
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
January 6, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:00 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.