1L E-Advising
Rising 2L and Entry-Level Job Search E-Advising Series: How to Make the Most of Your Summer Internship
To prepare you to get the most out of your summer internship, read our suggestions for navigating some common summer internship challenges students face, particularly around communicating with your supervisor or the intern coordinator to make a clear request for what you need.
1L E-Advising Series: Choosing Clinics, Courses, and Extracurriculars for 2L Year
We are often asked by students interested in public service work about how to weigh their wide-ranging academic options while in law school. Our advice gives broad guidance on the choices you may be contemplating.
1L E-Advising Series: Still Looking for a Summer Internship?
If you haven’t yet secured an internship for this summer, don’t panic. There are still public interest employers that are actively hiring in March and even in April. If you put in the effort, apply broadly, and remain persistent, you WILL find a summer job.
Keep these Dates in Mind as You Plan Your Summer
OPIA has compiled a few key dates that may be useful as you plan your summer internships and other commitments, including the confirmed 2022 EIP dates.
Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Communicating with Employers
Read our advice on communicating with employers throughout the potentially difficult public interest hiring timeline to make it easier for you to manage your timeline and make your decision.
Your 1L Public Interest Job Search: Internship Search Check-In
Advisers are available to help with whatever job search questions you may be facing. If you have questions or concerns about your summer internship search, please make an appointment or come to drop-in hours to discuss them with OPIA.
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 the Q&A below to help make networking a smoother part of your professional journey.
Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Job Search FAQs and Professionalism Guide
Unsure about how to begin your summer job search? Contemplating listing your GPA or LSAT score on your resume? Wondering how to describe your non-legal experiences in your cover letter? Nervous about how to respond to e-mails and phone calls from employers? Review our answer some of the most common 1L job search questions.
Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Interviews
Interviews take on particular significance with public interest employers, who give tremendous weight to how deeply you are committed to their mission and how well you would fit in with their office. The following resources can help you prepare to put your best foot forward in public interest interviews.
Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Career Options in Public International Law
Interested in learning more about public international law work? These resources can help you begin your exploration.
Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Career Options in Nonprofit Work
Interested in learning more about nonprofit work? The following resources can help you begin your exploration.
Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Career Options in Private Public Interest Law Firms
Interested in learning more about private public interest law firms? The following resources can help you begin your exploration.
Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Career Options in Criminal Law
Interested in learning more about criminal law internships and careers? The following OPIA resources can help you begin your exploration.
Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Resumes and Cover Letters
A strong resume and cover letter are essential to making a good first impression with a potential summer employer. The following OPIA resources can help you perfect these documents and present your background and experiences in a way that employers will find compelling.
Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Career Options in Government
Interested in learning more about government careers? Begin your exploration here.
1L Job Search E-Advising Series: Extracurriculars
We are often asked by students interested in public service work about the value of extracurricular involvement; while we cannot offer formal career counseling before October 15, we can help you make choices about extracurricular activities before then.
1L Job Search E-Advising Series: Further Guidelines on 1L Advising
In an effort to help guide you in your public sector summer job search and beyond, we've answered some common 1L questions about accessing OPIA advisers and services.
1L Job Search E-Advising Series: What Can I Do Before I Receive 1L Advising?
We look forward to getting to know you in the coming months and to helping you learn more about public interest career opportunities. Although you cannot receive formal career advising until October 15, you can still take affirmative steps now to begin your career exploration.
Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Spotlight on State Attorney General Work
Attorneys general are independent state constitutional officers vested with extraordinarily broad criminal and civil responsibilities. Learn more about state AG work and resources available to you at HLS.
Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Professionalism Guide
As a new professional, everything you do will impact your reputation. Put your best foot forward in your job search by following our professionalism tips.