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Summer 2026 Clerkship – Native American Rights Fund
Location: Boulder, CO
Deadline: August 15, 2025
Learn more about the Summer 2026 Clerkship 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 29, 2025
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2026 Summer Internship – National Consumer Law Center
Location: Boston, MA; Washington, DC
Deadline: Open until filled
Learn more about the 2026 Summer Internship 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 29, 2025
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2026 Summer Intern Program – Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan
Location: Lansing, MI
Deadline: September 26, 2025
Learn more about the 2026 Summer Intern Program 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 29, 2025
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
July 29, 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. -
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
July 30, 2025
9:00 am – 10:00 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 Jillian Tuck
July 30, 2025
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
July 31, 2025
8:00 am – 9:00 amHave 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 Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
July 31, 2025
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak
July 31, 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 1, 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.