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Legal Internship Summer 2026 – Right Behind Bars
Location: Washington, DC or Remote
Deadline: Open until filled
Learn more about the Legal Internship position.September 17, 2025
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Summer 2026 Legal Internship – States United Democracy Center
Location: Boston, MA; Brooklyn, NY; Washington, DC; or remote
Deadline: Open until filled
Learn more about the Summer 2026 Legal Internship 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 […]September 17, 2025
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Summer 2026 Internship (multiple positions) – Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS)
Location: Boston, MA
Deadline: January 10, 2025
Learn more about the Public Defender, Youth Advocacy, and Children & Family law internship positions.
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 […]September 17, 2025
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
September 17, 2025
4:00 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 Grayce Wiggins
September 17, 2025
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak
September 18, 2025
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
September 18, 2025
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OPIA Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
September 18, 2025
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OPIA Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
September 19, 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
September 19, 2025
1:00 pm – 2:00 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.