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Register for the Equal Justice Works Career Fair
The Equal Justice Works Career Fair is the largest public interest legal career fair in the country, bringing together more than 250 public interest employers and over 2,500 law students and recent graduates for prescheduled interviews and informal “table talk” discussions over the course of three days. There are currently over 70 employers hiring […]
July 28, 2024
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Register for the Equal Justice Works Career Fair
The Equal Justice Works Career Fair is the largest public interest legal career fair in the country, bringing together more than 250 public interest employers and over 2,500 law students and recent graduates for prescheduled interviews and informal “table talk” discussions over the course of three days.
The 2024 Equal Justice Works Career Fair […]July 28, 2024
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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 25, 2024
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
July 29, 2024
11:00 am – 12:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Elizabeth’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak
July 30, 2024
8:00 am – 9:00 amHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Catherine’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
July 31, 2024
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. -
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak
August 1, 2024
5:00 pm – 6:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Catherine’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 Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
August 5, 2024
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 Catherine Pattanayak
August 6, 2024
8:00 am – 9:00 amHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Catherine’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 7, 2024
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.