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Rising 2L Job Search E-Advising Series: 2L Job Search E-Advising Kick Off
As you take a breath between the end of finals period and the beginning of your summer job, now is a great time to start to familiarize yourself with the public interest job search process and timeline you can expect during your 2L year. (You read that right – you’re a 2L now!)
May 13, 2026
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Take Note of Early Fellowship Sponsorship Deadlines!
Though it’s only May, some early fellowship sponsorship deadlines have already been announced. If you are clerking next year, don’t miss the chance to apply for 2027 fellowship host opportunities closing in late May and early June in particular. Check out recently posted fellowship host organization deadlines in the CSM job bank, and read more […]
May 8, 2026
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Take Note of Early Fellowship Sponsorship Deadlines!
Though it’s only May, some early fellowship sponsorship deadlines have already been announced. Don’t miss the chance to apply for host opportunities closing in late May and early June in particular. Check out recently posted fellowship host organization deadlines in the CSM job bank, and read more about fellowships generally in our recent e-advising post […]
May 7, 2026
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
May 14, 2026
11:00 am – 12:00 pmHave 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 Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
May 14, 2026
2:00 pm – 3:00 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 Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
May 14, 2026
4:00 pm – 5:00 pmHave 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
May 15, 2026
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 Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
May 15, 2026
2:00 pm – 4:00 pmHave 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 Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
May 15, 2026
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 Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
May 18, 2026
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
May 18, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:00 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 Catherine Pattanayak
May 18, 2026
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 Jillian Tuck
May 19, 2026
10:00 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.