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In-person or phone intake interviews and screenings of clients with legal problems. Identification of key issues and referrals to appropriate lawyers and other service providers…

Planning, preparing, and filing or defending law suits focused on changing laws or on the rights of specific groups of people. Impact litigation is brought…

Either start or deepen your exploration of the breadth and depth of public interest careers. Practice Settings Types of work environments, offices,…

The NGO world is vast and the work varied. Like any job search, you first need to figure out where you want to work through…

In recent years, interest in international government service has increased dramatically with applicants seeking opportunities in greater numbers than ever before, both at home and…

The world of international public interest law is vast and the settings and practices are diverse. The decision to embark on an international career comes…

Public service practice takes place in legal services and law reform organizations, as well as in government agencies at all levels. It encompasses charities, educational…

International law is one of the fastest growing legal fields. The types of public service work and practice settings vary widely. The US Government hires…

The work done by public interest lawyers covers a broad range of activities. For some people, the type of work/the way they work is one…

Virtual Public Interest Interview Program Hosted by OPIA, the Virtual Public Interest Interview Program (V-PIIP) consists of virtual interviews and resume collection…

2018 Award J.D. STUDENT RECIPIENT Cameron Clark Cameron is a 23-year old activist-scholar from Houston, TX. The child of West African immigrants, Cameron is the…

Recordings of our previous events with public interest lawyers will give you insight into what it’s like to work in various practice settings. Also, watch…

If this is your first appointment with OPIA, please review our self-assessment materials and come prepared to talk about your interests and goals. Whether it’s your…

In addition to the fellowships offered exclusively to HLS students, Harvard University offers a wide array of fellowships to students at any of its schools,…

HLS students and recent graduates are welcome to contact the Heyman Fellows directly to learn more about their careers in the federal government. Please keep…

These FAQs are designed to give you initial guidance on many of the most common summer public interest job search questions. If, after reading these,…

One-on-One Advising OPIA Advisers Please note: We are now using CSM/Symplicity for all advising appointment scheduling.  When you sign up for an appointment, you can…

Learn more about application procedures. Should you encounter a particularly tricky situation or need extra guidance, please feel free to take advantage of our drop-in office…

Browse OPIA’s video and webinar library where you can view recordings and handouts from our events. Introduction and Inspiration for Public Interest…

Careers in Public Interest Law Resources, career guides, timelines, and more About OPIA What is Public Interest Law?…

Learn About Your Options What is Public Interest Law? Career and Specialty Guides LL.M. …