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An exciting way to practice international law is to create your own practice concerning an issue of your choice. An entrepreneur in any profession, whether…

In-person or phone intake interviews and screenings of clients with legal problems. Identification of key issues and referrals to appropriate lawyers and other service providers…

Planning, preparing, and filing or defending law suits focused on changing laws or on the rights of specific groups of people. Impact litigation is brought…

Either start or deepen your exploration of the breadth and depth of public interest careers. Also explore public service in the private sector.

The NGO world is vast and the work varied. Like any job search, you first need to figure out where you want to work through…

In recent years, interest in international government service has increased dramatically with applicants seeking opportunities in greater numbers than ever before, both at home and…

The world of international public interest law is vast and the settings and practices are diverse. The decision to embark on an international career comes…

Public service practice takes place in legal services and law reform organizations, as well as in government agencies at all levels. It encompasses charities, educational…

International law is one of the fastest growing legal fields. The types of public service work and practice settings vary widely. The US Government hires…

The work done by public interest lawyers covers a broad range of activities. For some people, the type of work/the way they work is one…

2018 Award J.D. STUDENT RECIPIENT Cameron Clark Cameron is a 23-year old activist-scholar from Houston, TX. The child of West African immigrants, Cameron is the…

Recordings of our previous events with public interest lawyers will give you insight into what it’s like to work in various practice settings. Also, watch…

If this is your first appointment with OPIA, please review our self-assessment materials and come prepared to talk about your interests and goals. Whether it’s your…

The Heyman Summer Internship is designed to encourage law students to spend one or more of their law school summers in federal government. Harvard Law…

In addition to the fellowships offered exclusively to HLS students, Harvard University offers a wide array of fellowships to students at any of its schools,…

Winner and the Finalists of the 2019 Award Congratulations to Emanuel Powell ’19, the 2019 Gary Bellow Public Service Award Winner, and to the finalists,…

General Fellowships Information Sessions Public Service Venture Fund Information Sessions…

Fellowships and federal honors programs support graduating law students, judicial clerks and public interest entrepreneurs seeking entry-level public service opportunities within existing agencies or offices.

Established in 2015 in honor of David Abraham Grossman, a clinical professor at Harvard Law School and a lifelong advocate for social justice, the DAG…

HLS students and recent graduates are welcome to contact the Heyman Fellows directly to learn more about their careers in the federal government. Please keep…