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Your 1L Public Interest Job Search: Internship Search Check-In
If you have questions or concerns about your summer job search, please make an appointment or visit our daily drop-in office hours. Advisers are available to help with whatever job search questions you may be facing.
January 14, 2026
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Interviews: Make Them Stick!
Interviews that persuade and stick reflect five key elements.
January 9, 2026
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Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Networking
Networking is an essential part of getting to know the world of public interest law. But sometimes, it can feel intimidating to approach a potential contact, or hard to know where to plug in and get started. Review this Q&A to help make networking a smoother part of your professional journey.
January 9, 2026
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
January 15, 2026
3:00 pm – 4:00 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 Jillian Tuck
January 15, 2026
4:00 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 Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
January 16, 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 Joan Ruttenberg
January 16, 2026
1:30 pm – 2:30 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 Jillian Tuck
January 16, 2026
3:00 pm – 4:30 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
January 20, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:00 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 Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
January 20, 2026
4:00 pm – 5:00 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. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
January 20, 2026
5:00 pm – 6:00 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 Jillian Tuck
January 21, 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 Grayce Wiggins
January 21, 2026
3:00 pm – 4:00 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.