How to Land a Public Interest Job
March 3, 2026
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
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WCC; 3019 Classroom
Due to inclement weather, this event is being rescheduled to March 3rd.
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.
Note: This program will not delve into clerkship hiring. If you’re curious about clerkships, please attend our “Clerkship Considerations for Public Interest-Minded Students” program on March 11th.
Audience: This event is for 1Ls who are curious about how to land a postgraduate public interest positions and for 2Ls preparing to start their postgraduate public interest job search.
If you or an event participant requires disability-related accommodations, please contact HLS Accessibility Services at accessibility@law.harvard.edu two weeks in advance of the event.
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