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2026 Employee Justice Summer Clerkship – California Employment Lawyers Association
Location: San Francisco, CA
Deadline: August 18, 2025
Learn more about the 2026 Summer 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 14, 2025
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Summer Law Intern – USDOJ Consumer Protection Branch
Location: Washington, DC
Deadline: October 7, 2025
Learn more about the 2026 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 14, 2025
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2026 Summer Associate – Gupta Wessler
Location: Washington, DC
Deadline: Open until filled
Learn more about the 2026 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 14, 2025
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
July 14, 2025
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
July 16, 2025
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
July 16, 2025
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