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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.

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.