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Are you an LLM interested in public interest careers? Join OPIA for an informational session on the LLM post-graduate public interest job search. We will provide an overview of public interest employment opportunities (and challenges) for LLMs to help you better strategize your job search. Lunch provided. RSVP below.

Professional job search documents are the foundation for every successful LL.M. job search. Attend this session to learn the basics about how to draft a…

Many HLS alumni have launched their careers in federal government roles with the support of the Heyman Fellowship before transitioning to a diverse range of public sector roles. For graduates who remain committed to government, there is plenty of opportunity! If you are interested in government, attend this zoom event to hear from a panel of fantastic alumni Heyman Fellows who have made the transition from federal government to state and local government roles. Please register to attend.

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Are you a rising 3L or current clerk that plans to apply for entry-level roles at public defender offices beginning in fall 2026? Want to know what to expect and how to put your best foot forward? If so, please plan to attend a virtual roundtable on July 22nd at 8pm ET. On hand will be a group of alumni who successfully navigated the public defender application and interview process and can offer advice on everything from application strategy to weighing offer decisions. Catherine Pattanayak, Assistant Dean for Public Service, will moderate and there will be time for participants to ask questions, as well. To attend, please register.

“I was fortunate to be selected as a Heyman Fellow during my time at Harvard Law School. While the program focuses on government service as…

“The skills I learned via the International Human Rights Clinic — interviewing, thinking on my feet, strategizing about creative litigation solutions — were invaluable to…

“The HLS alumni network has played an important role in my career decisions. My early career experiences, including my internships, all helped me grow as a lawyer,…

“Participation in clinics at Harvard Law School was hugely impactful for me, both in terms of exposure to the types of cases and issues I…

“The clinical opportunities at HLS are second to none, and CJI in particular was instrumental in launching my time as a public defender.” Law School…

“As a first-generation professional, I leaned hard on the HLS alumni network to learn more about the different opportunities that were out there and to…

 “Among my HLS classmates, I found a community of brilliant, passionate advocates-in-training who strengthened my commitment to practicing constitutional law on behalf of immigrants. The…

“HLS and the incredible professors and teachers I had here taught me the fundamental value of questioning the status quo. Instead of taking for granted…

“I would not have been able to competently and confidently pursue the career I desired post-HLS had it not been for the practical legal skills…

“The aspect of my Harvard Law School experience that most shaped my career was participating in clinics and student practice organizations. I am grateful for the excellent…

“The Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic allowed me to develop intensive client representation skills that were critical for my legal aid work after law school.

“In law school, I took every opportunity to work directly with clients and to get into courtrooms.” Law School Experience Summer Internships  Clinics Activities Relevant…

“My education at Harvard Law School instilled in me the ability, confidence and desire not only to practice law, but to seek ways to lead…

“The variety of courses and clinical options allowed me to select coursework and clinics that were interesting to me. I didn’t feel the need to…

Join OPIA for an overview of the 2L summer public interest job search. Topics will include: differences between 1L and 2L public interest job searches, strategic considerations, how to find and land jobs, shifting timelines, and more. If you are a rising 2L planning to seek a public interest job next summer, we particularly encourage you to attend!

Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Grayce's Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.