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Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Career Options in Private Public Interest Law Firms
Private public interest law firms (PPILFs) are involved in many of the same issues addressed by not-for-profit public interest legal organizations and government agencies – but in a law firm setting. Interested in learning more about PPILFs? The following resources can help you begin your exploration.
October 31, 2025
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Sign-up for a mock interview through the 1L Virtual Mock Interview Program – public sector interviews are now available!
The 1L Virtual Mock Interview Program offers you the chance to practice your interviewing skills with, and receive candid feedback from, lawyers in both the private and public sectors. Space is limited and registration is required. Learn more about the program, including how to sign-up for a mock interview!
October 30, 2025
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Sign up for a one-on-one appointment with Wasserstein Fellow Kassandra Gonzalez
Interested in the civil rights of immigrants? Appointments are still available to meet with Wasserstein Fellow Kassi Gonzalez, Senior Staff Attorney on the Beyond Borders team at Texas Civil Rights Project. Kassi engages in strategic litigation and broader advocacy efforts to hold Customs and Border Protection and other actors accountable for civil rights […]
October 30, 2025
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
November 3, 2025
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 Grayce Wiggins
November 3, 2025
11:00 am – 12:00 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 Catherine Pattanayak
November 3, 2025
3:00 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 Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
November 3, 2025
5:00 pm – 6:00 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 Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
November 4, 2025
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 Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
November 4, 2025
3:00 pm – 4:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Joan’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
November 5, 2025
9:00 am – 10:00 amHave 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.