Career Paths in ADR: Panel Discussion with the MA Bar Association
Curious about a career as a mediator, arbitrator, or neutral evaluator? Interested in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) but not sure what some next steps could look like? Come hear from three experienced practitioners as they describe the day-to-day work that ADR providers do, reflect on their own journeys in alternative dispute resolution, and share what […]
California Market Lunch
Do you believe the West Coast is the best coast? Come learn about the Northern and Southern California legal markets from an expert legal headhunter. Topics covered will include hot practice areas and the industries that drive the markets. Lunch will be served, RSVP requested. Register here. Please contact ocs@law.harvard.edu with any dietary restrictions at least […]
Meet the Judge: Hon. David K. Thomson, Supreme Court of New Mexico
Justice David K. Thomson, of the Supreme Court of New Mexico, previously served as a state trial judge in the First Judicial District, in the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General as a litigation attorney and later as Deputy Attorney General, and as a solo practitioner. He also clerked for United States District Judge […]
California Market 1:1 Office Hours
Sign up for a 20-minute meeting with CA legal market headhunter Eve Jaffe of Garb Jaffe & Associates Legal Placement, LLC. Get your questions answered about the CA legal market. RSVP Required. Room # will be sent to attendees.
Let’s Talk About Money: Demystifying Public Interest Salaries
Excited about public interest work but concerned about how you will manage loan repayment or other financial considerations? Hear from a panel of public interest alumni as they candidly share their experiences participating in the Low -Income Protection Plan (LIPP) and discuss their lifestyles on public interest salaries (no, they don’t eat ramen noodles every day). Catherine Pattanayak, Assistant Dean for Public Service, and Kara Martin, Associate Director for the Low -Income Protection Plan and Public Interest Funding, will moderate and answer your questions. Lunch provided.
How to Land a Post-Graduate Public Interest Job
Wondering how students land public interest employment immediately after graduation? Does the path seem confusing compared to private sector recruitment? Join OPIA as we demystify post-graduate pathways to public service, including a high-level overview of entry-level hiring, fellowships, and government honors programs. We will discuss hiring vehicles and key steps and strategies to ready you for post-graduate public interest job success. Lunch provided. Please RSVP below.
Meet the Judge: Hon. Ana de Alba, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Judge Ana de Alba of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit was previously a partner at a civil litigation law firm, helped found a Workers’ Rights Clinic, and served as a judge on the Fresno County Superior Court and as the first Latina District Judge on the Eastern District of California. President […]
OPIA’s Student-to-Student Job Fair
Calling all 1Ls! Don’t miss this annual event showcasing the wide range of public interest summer employment opportunities for first-year students. 2Ls and 3Ls will share their experiences from summer internships, answer questions, and offer insights on the application process. Feel free to come and go throughout the evening during this large tabling event. Snacks will be served.
Inside Litigation Boutiques
Curious about how litigation boutiques differ from traditional Big Law firms? Join us for a panel featuring attorneys from leading litigation boutiques as they discuss what sets these firms apart. Learn how their recruitment process works, what qualities they look for in candidates, and how to gauge whether a boutique environment is right for you. […]
Is Big Law Right For Me? Should I Recruit?
Wondering if Big Law is right for you? Debating whether to participate in the Early Interview Program? Are you worried that choosing not top pursue a large law firm, could limit your options”? Join us for a candid panel discussion with current public-interest-minded students as they reflect on their own decisions and considerations.
Lunch will be provided.
West Coast Club Dinner with Skadden
Join Skadden Palo Alto and Los Angeles attorneys for an informal dinner. This is an opportunity to learn more about Skadden’s West Coast offices in a smaller setting. Registration link: https://florecruit.com/v2/app/skadden/registration/events/107347/register
Last Call Reception
Attend our last reception of the semester to learn more about the firms you are seriously considering as well as those you may have missed, so that you can confidently answer the question: ‘Why are you interested in applying to our firm?” RSVP requested. Persons with disabilities who wish to request accommodations or who have […]
Meet the Judge: Hon. Joseph Bianco, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and Hon. Nusrat Choudhury, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Time change: 10:15 – 11:00 am Hear from these judges about their prior careers, lawyering, judging, and clerking and ask questions in a face-to-face, small group setting. Attendees consent through their registration to the program being recorded. Register by Wednesday, November 18, at 11:59pm. Location will be shared with confirmed RSVP’d attendees. Persons with disabilities […]

