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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.

Introduction Law students and lawyers possess a unique ability to improve educational outcomes for all students. When discussing education law, students often wish to know…

Special Considerations for International J.D.s International J.D. students pursuing public interest work face some structural constraints that their U.S. citizen classmates do not. It is…

Introduction The Conservative/Libertarian movement is best defined by this well-known exposition of the Constitution by James Madison in 1788: “The powers delegated by the proposed…

Introduction Legal services programs, often called “legal aid societies,” provide direct civil representation, for free or at a reduced cost, to low-income and elderly clients.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.