Departments
OPIA
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Non-Legal Work Types
August 8, 2022
Use of non-legal strategies to advocate for clients or a cause. Can also refer to high-level administration or management duties.
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Narratives About Working in NGO Settings
August 8, 2022
Maame A.F. Ewusi-Mensah, YLS ’01 International Human Rights and Private Practice I knew when I came to law school that international human rights law was…
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Narratives About Working in Intergovernmental Settings
August 8, 2022
Chi Mgbako, HLS ’05 International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, Office of the Prosecutor The following is an excerpt taken from two letters Ms. Mgbako wrote…
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Narratives about Working in Governmental Settings
August 8, 2022
Antonio L. Cortes, YLS ’89 Koror State Government, Republic of Palau Beginning three years after graduating from Yale Law School, I was fortunate to spend…
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Narratives about Working in Entrepreneurial Settings
August 8, 2022
Julia Harrington, HLS ’95 Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa I decided to go to law school after working for a year in…
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Lobbying
August 8, 2022
A lobbyist is paid by an organization to promote the organization’s positions to federal and state legislatures and, less frequently, to administrative agencies. Lobbyists may…
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Lifestyles and International Work
August 8, 2022
There is no question that international positions can alter one’s lifestyle more so than domestic government positions. International work can require long hours, and several…
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Legislative
August 8, 2022
Lawyers often play a major role in the development, negotiation, and drafting of new legislation or amendments to existing legislation. Both legislative staffers and elected…
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Legal Research and Writing
August 8, 2022
Legal writing refers generally to the analysis of fact patterns and presentation of arguments in legal memos and briefs. The vast majority of legal internships…
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Learn More About NGOs
August 8, 2022
What types of NGOs exist? NGOs generally fall under one of two categories: international NGOs (INGOs) and “local” NGOs. In the former category are large…
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International Public Interest Work in U.S. Governments The opportunities in government for international work are very diverse, as global issues span many different types of…
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International Public Interest Resources at HLS
August 5, 2022
HLS Programs and Offices OPIA offers many resources for students interested in international public service work. Many of our advisers have expertise in international work, including: international…
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2025 Fall V-PIIP Virtual Interviews Bidding Deadline
August 4, 2022
The bidding period for the 2025 Fall V-PIIP Virtual Interviews closes on August 18th at noon.
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2025 Fall V-PIIP Resume Collection Bidding Deadline
August 4, 2022
The 2025 Fall V-PIIP Resume Collection bidding deadline is September 16 at noon. Review the Step-by-Step Guide to V-PIIP Bidding in Symplicity CSM for instructions on how to upload your materials and bid through the V-PIIP Resume Collection program.
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Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs)
July 27, 2022
The term intergovernmental organization (IGO) refers to an entity created by treaty, involving two or more nations, to work in good faith, on issues of…
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International Entrepreneurial Settings
July 27, 2022
An exciting way to practice international law is to create your own practice concerning an issue of your choice. An entrepreneur in any profession, whether…
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Intake and Referral
July 27, 2022
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…
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Litigation: Impact
July 27, 2022
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…
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What Is Public Interest Law?
July 27, 2022
Either start or deepen your exploration of the breadth and depth of public interest careers. Also explore public service in the private sector.
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How to Break into the International NGO Field
July 27, 2022
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…
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International U.S. Government Work
July 27, 2022
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…