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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Alumni Speak: Finances

    March 15, 2023

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Alumni Speak: Transitions

    February 15, 2023

    Ruthzee Louijeune ’13/’14 Catherine Bendor ’92 Sam Dinning ’16 Liz Hague ’14 Shelmun Dashan ’13 Christine Tian ’16 Brittny-Jade Saunders ’08 Michael Redding ’13 Marie…

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg

    January 18, 2023

    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.

  • 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…

  • Alumni Speak: Inspiration

    January 4, 2023

    David White ’17 Brittny-Jade Saunders ’08 Asha Ramakumar ’23 Molly Cohen ’14 Marie Cita ’15 Novella Coleman ’11 Jina John ’17 Ha Ryong (Michael) Jung ’18…

  • Public Interest Employers Recruiting Through the Spring Interview Program

    December 20, 2022

    Listed below are the public sector employers that will participate in the Spring Interview Program (SIP) as well employers offering to conduct employer chats…

  • OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak

    December 16, 2022

    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.

  • Winterview Program

    December 14, 2022

    The Winterview program consists of virtual interviews and resume collection, and provides students with another opportunity to interview with public interest employers hiring for summer…

  • OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck

    December 12, 2022

    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.

  • 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.

  • OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey

    November 15, 2022

    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.

  • Alumni Speak: Belonging

    November 2, 2022

    Fatema Jaffer ’24 Asha Ramakumar ’23 Susan Farbstein ’04 David Seligman ’10 Karen (Ditzler) Shinskie ’00 Sabreena El-Amin ’14 Rebecca Schuman ’15 Julian Hill ’14 Sam…