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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…

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…

The Heyman Summer Internship is designed to encourage law students to spend one or more of their law school summers in federal government. Harvard Law…

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,…

Winner and the Finalists of the 2019 Award Congratulations to Emanuel Powell ’19, the 2019 Gary Bellow Public Service Award Winner, and to the finalists,…

General Fellowships Information Sessions Skadden Fellowship Info Session (webinar): April 9, 2022 EJW Fellowship Info Session (webinar): March 10, 2022 Presidential Management Fellowship Info…

Fellowships and federal honors programs support graduating law students, judicial clerks and public interest entrepreneurs seeking entry-level public service opportunities within existing agencies or offices.

Established in 2015 in honor of David Abraham Grossman, a clinical professor at Harvard Law School and a lifelong advocate for social justice, the DAG…

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 Application Materials Review: Resumes, Cover Letters, Fellowships, Government Honors Essays HLS current students, admitted LL.M.s, and alumni may submit their resumes, cover letters,…

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…

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Learn About Your Options Prepare for Your Job Search Apply For Public Interest Positions LL.M. Job Search Timeline In order to give your job search…

What should I be thinking about as I search for a first post-graduate job? You are beginning a process of reflection, iteration, and transition that…