Departments
OPIA
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Professionalism Guide
May 10, 2023
The guide below is intended to assist you in navigating communication and relationships with hiring managers, supervisors, attorneys, and others you will encounter when applying…
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Sample Fellowship Application Materials
May 8, 2023
Former and current fellows have agreed to share their fellowship materials, organized by category below. Please note that one of the most important features of…
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Celebrating 10 years of Public Service Venture Fund!
March 30, 2023
Harvard Law School alumni are making substantial impacts worldwide through nonprofit ventures, thanks in part to the Public Service Venture Fund. This year, the PSVF…
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Alumni Speak: Finances
March 15, 2023
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
March 10, 2023
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.
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Deciding Whether EIP is Right for Me (2023)
March 6, 2023
Date: 2/28/2023
Runtime: 48:33 Do you see yourself somewhere other than a large law firm? Are you worried that if you don’t go to a… -
Alumni Speak: EIP and Law Firm Recruiting
February 28, 2023
This decision is uniquely personal, and for some students, a BigLaw summer is very much the right choice. Other students may not be interested in…
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Academic Advising Appointments for Students
February 21, 2023
On this page, students can find information for booking appointments with each of the HLS Offices that offer individual advising. Upcoming Events Office of Clinical…
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Public Interest Career Resources
February 17, 2023
OPIA supports students as they reflect upon and identify the type of work that fits their unique values, interests, and personalities, and guides them toward…
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Alumni Speak: Transitions
February 15, 2023
Ruthzee Louijeune ’13/’14 David White ’17 Catherine Bendor ’92 Asha Ramakumar ’23 Sam Dinning ’16 Liz Hague ’14 Shelmun Dashan ’13 Christine Tian ’16 Brittny-Jade…
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Hear from OPIA advisers and a student panel as they help you think about choosing classes, clinics, and extracurriculars during your 2L year. Learn more about how to gain substantive experience in public interest work, build relevant skills, and stay balanced along the way. Lunch provided. Please RSVP.
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
January 30, 2023
Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Drop by OPIA's office for drop-in office hours. Please note that office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Alumni Speak: Grades and Public Interest Jobs
January 18, 2023
Public interest employers look for a host of skills and a demonstrated commitment to public interest in general and their work in particular. But don’t…
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
January 18, 2023
Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Joan'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.
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Alumni Speak: Networking
January 10, 2023
Jason Lee ’13 Lynnette Miner ’14 Asha Ramakumar ’23 Monica Glicken ’05 Jennifer Woods ’05 Paul Caintic ’21 Lea Downey Gallatin ’11 Alene Anello ’16…
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Alumni Speak: Inspiration
January 4, 2023
Brittny-Jade Saunders ’08 Asha Ramakumar ’23 Molly Cohen ’14 Marie Cita ’15 Novella Coleman ’11 Jina John ’17 Ha Ryong (Michael) Jung ’18 Andrew Kalloch ’09…
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Listed below are the public sector employers that will participate in the Spring Interview Program (SIP) as well employers offering to conduct employer chats…
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak
December 16, 2022
Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Catherine'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.
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Virtual Spring Interview Program (V-SIP)
December 14, 2022
The Virtual Spring Interview Program (V-SIP) consists of virtual interviews and resume collection, and provides students with another opportunity to interview with public interest employers…
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
December 12, 2022
Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Jillian'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.
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OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
December 12, 2022
Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Jillian'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.