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Bidding for V-PIIP Virtual Interviews Closes on August 18
Bidding closes for V-PIIP virtual interviews on August 18 at 12 p.m. ET. All applications must be submitted through Symplicity CSM. Visit the step-by-step guide on how to submit your bids through Symplicity CSM.
August 14, 2025
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Summer Intern, Trial Unit – Federal Defender Services of Idaho
Location: Boise, ID
Deadline: January 30, 2026
Learn more about the 2026 Summer 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.August 14, 2025
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Summer Law Clerk – Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, Community Revitalization Project
Location: Dallas, Fort Worth, Amarillo, and Lubbock, TX
Deadline: Open until filled
Learn more about the 2026 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 […]August 14, 2025
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Virtual Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
August 18, 2025
9:00 am – 10:00 amHave a quick question about public interest fellowships? Join Judy’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 Joan Ruttenberg
August 18, 2025
5:00 pm – 6:00 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 Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
August 19, 2025
10:00 am – 11:00 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 Elizabeth Shirey
August 19, 2025
12:00 pm – 1:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Elizabeth’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual 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 Grayce Wiggins
August 19, 2025
4:00 pm – 5:00 pmHave 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 Grayce Wiggins
August 20, 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 Joan Ruttenberg
August 20, 2025
1:00 pm – 2:00 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.