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Nov. 22

Associate Dean (Multiple Positions) – University of Alabama School of Law
Nov. 22

Assistant Attorney General – Office of the New York State Attorney General’s (OAG) Labor Bureau
Nov. 22

Nan Heald Black Fly Fellowship – Pine Tree Legal Assistance
Nov. 22

Friedman Fellow – George Washington University Law School
Nov. 22

Visiting Associate Professor, Health Equity Policy & Advocacy Clinic – George Washington University Law School

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Summer Litigation Intern – Planned Parenthood

Location: New York, NY
Deadline: January 1, 2025
Learn more about the Summer Litigation Intern 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.

November 21, 2024
Legal Intern – Center on Race, Poverty & the Environment

Location: Remote, CA
Deadline: Open until filled
Learn more about the Legal Intern 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.

November 21, 2024
Student Trainee – U.S. Agency for International Development

Location: Washington, D.C
Deadline: December 09, 2024
Learn more about the Summer Trainee 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.

November 21, 2024

OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours

OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak

November 21, 2024
10:00 am – 11:00 am

Have 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

November 21, 2024
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Have 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 Elizabeth Shirey

November 21, 2024
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Have 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

November 22, 2024
9:00 am – 10:00 am

Have 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

November 22, 2024
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Have 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 Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck

November 22, 2024
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Have 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 Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano

November 25, 2024
9:00 am – 10:00 am

Have 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.