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  • Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Interviews

    Interviews take on particular significance with public interest employers, as they seek to learn about your interest in their mission and your fit with their office. The following resources can help you prepare to put your best foot forward in interviews with public interest employers.

    November 10, 2026

  • Winterview Bidding Opens on 11/9 at 12 p.m. EST

    100+ employers have registered to participate in the HLS Winterview Program, either through virtual interviews or resume collection. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about public interest employers and land a summer internship. Review participating employers in Symplicity CSM by selecting “Recruiting Programs” at the top of your home screen.

    November 6, 2026

  • Sign up for one-on-one appointments with Wasserstein Fellow Elisa Vari – Attorney with the International Refugee Assistance Project

    Interested in human rights? Appointments are available with Wasserstein Fellow Elisa Vari – Attorney with the International Refugee Assistance Project. Elisa Vari is an international human rights lawyer and forced migration expert from Italy. At the International Refugee Assistance Project, Elisa provides legal assistance to refugees and displaced individuals. Prior to that, she worked in

    November 6, 2026

OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours

  • OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak

    November 12, 2026
    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 Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano

    November 12, 2026
    3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    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 Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano

    November 13, 2026
    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 Grayce Wiggins

    November 13, 2026
    1:00 pm – 2:00 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 Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck

    November 13, 2026
    2:00 pm – 3:30 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 16, 2026
    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 Grayce Wiggins

    November 16, 2026
    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 Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak

    November 16, 2026
    3:00 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 Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg

    November 16, 2026
    4:00 pm – 5:00 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 Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey

    November 17, 2026
    10:00 am – 12:00 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.