OPIA

Introduction “So you want to be a public defender? Don’t do it for the money, there isn’t enough. Don’t do it for prestige, you won’t…

Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.

Introduction The Democratic Staff Director of the House Energy and Commerce Committee negotiates the language of environmental legislation. A staff attorney with the Office of…

Introduction What is children’s rights law? In essence, it is the point where the law intersects with a child’s life. It is juvenile delinquency and…

“Women’s rights are an essential part of the overall human rights agenda, trained on the equal dignity and ability to live in freedom all people…

OPIA’s Spotlight Series provides students with an informal overview of public interest practice areas. This session will focus on federal government work, including an overview of the U.S. Department of Justice. Pick up some summer internship application tips and discover entry routes into this field after graduation. An OPIA adviser will lead a brief presentation and then open up the conversation to Q&A. Lunch will not be provided, so students are encouraged to eat before or after the event!

Practice Settings Public Interest Litigation Organizations While the line is somewhat blurred between organizations that seek equality for LGBTQ+ people through litigation and those that…

Introduction: Why Prosecution? Prosecutors fill a unique role in the United States because their primary responsibility in the courtroom is to ascertain the truth and…

Why a U.S. Attorney’s Office? Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) often say they have “the best job (for a lawyer) in the world.” AUSAs do important…

What are PPILFs and Plaintiffs’ Firms? Private public interest law firms (PPILFs) are involved in many of the same issues addressed by nonprofit public interest…

Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Introduction There is something fundamental to a person’s identity about work. “People’s jobs are their lives,” says Claire Prestel ’02. “It gives you your sense…

Introduction In his work with the Southern Environmental Law Center, Blan Holman advocated for preserving and strengthening the regulations that protect our environment. Judith Starr…

Have a quick question about public interest fellowships? Join Judy'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.

Name Grad Year Practice Area Position/Org Location Name Grad Year Practice Area Position/Org Location Alejandra Elguero Altner 2017 Humanitarian Law Legal Consultant - Global Rights…

Listed below are the public sector employers that will participate in the Fall 2025 Virtual Public Interest Interview Program. Some employers will conduct virtual interviews, while others…

September 2nd at noon is the deadline to accept or decline a 2025 V-PIIP virtual interview. Review step 6 of the step-by-step guide to V-PIIP bidding in Symplicity for instructions on how to make your interview selections.

Beginning on August 28 at noon,  you will be able to view your interview selections and select interview times in Symplicity CSM. Note that there may be a delay if employers have not provided us with their interview selections. Review step 6 of the step-by-step guide to V-PIIP bidding Symplicity CSM for instructions on how to view your schedule, make your selections, and choose your interview time.

Bidding through the Virtual Public Interview Program opens on August 11th at noon. Learn more about the bidding process by visiting the step-by-step guide to V-PIIP bidding in Symplicity CSM.

The deadline to submit materials to OPIA for review is Wednesday, July 23rd. Submit your materials online through OPIA's resume and cover letter review request form.