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V-PIIP Employer Snapshot: Private Public Interest Law Firms
Learn more about the private public interest law firms recruiting through V-PIIP with these resources to help you prepare your applications.
July 1, 2025
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Summer Law Clerk – Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia
Location: Washington, DC
Deadline : Open until filled
Learn more about the Summer Law Clerk 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.June 30, 2025
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Summer Law Clerk – CIA Office of General Counsel
Location: Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area
Deadline: Apply July 6-19, 2025
Learn more about the Summer Law Clerk 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.June 30, 2025
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
July 2, 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 2, 2025
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
July 3, 2025
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July 7, 2025
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
July 7, 2025
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