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V-PIIP Tips
August 15, 2022
To help you prepare for the Virtual Public Interest Interview Program (V-PIIP), we have highlighted some tips to follow from researching organizations to preparing for…
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Introduction and Inspiration for Public Interest Law
August 15, 2022
TitleDateLengthFormatPublic Service Kick-Off (ft. Janson Wu ’03)09/04/201990:13VideoPublic Service Kick-Off (ft. Bryan Stevenson)09/17/201471:18VideoNever Losing Your Passion: Having a Fulfilling Career as a Social…
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Public Interest Employers Recruiting Through VSIP
August 15, 2022
Listed below are the public sector employers that will participate in the Virtual Spring Interview Program (VSIP). Some employers will conduct virtual interviews, while others will participate in…
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Past Wasserstein Fellows
August 15, 2022
Below you will find Wasserstein Fellows from the program’s inception in 1990 listed by their areas of practice at the time they were Fellows at…
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Past Finalists
August 15, 2022
Gary Bellow Public Service Award 2018 Finalists STUDENT FINALISTS Annie Manhardt Amy Volz Ross Brockway 2016 Finalists ALUMNI FINALISTS Glenn Falk (J.D. 1985) Glenn Falk’s…
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Winner and Finalists of the 2019 Award
August 15, 2022
Gary Bellow Public Service Award Congratulations to Emanuel Powell ’19, the 2019 Gary Bellow Public Service Award Winner, and to the finalists, anneke dunbar-gronke, Lindsay…
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Resume Layout Guidance
August 15, 2022
Header List your present address and a phone number and email address where employers can reach you.If you are a current student, use your HLS…
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Working on a Political Campaign
August 15, 2022
Working on a Political Campaign Ron Klain ’87, Hanna Fried ’08, and Mike Firestone ’13 54:27 – 03/11/2019 Ron Klain ’87, Hanna Fried ’08, and Mike…
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To EIP or Not to EIP (2014)
August 15, 2022
To EIP or Not to EIP (2014) 60:00 – 03/13/2014 Are you wondering if the Early Interview Program right for you? Do you see yourself somewhere…
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To EIP or Not to EIP (2016)
August 15, 2022
To EIP or Not to EIP (2016) 56:38 – 03/23/2016 Are you wondering if the Early Interview Program is right for you? Do you see yourself…
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The Indian Reorganization Act: How the Act’s History Shapes Modern Federal Indian Law and Policy – Ft. Gina Allery
August 15, 2022
The Indian Reorganization Act: How the Act’s History Shapes Modern Federal Indian Law and Policy Gina Allery 58:39 – 10/04/2018 Gina Allery, Deputy Director, U.S. Department…
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The Future of Human Rights Advocacy in the U.S.Jamil Dakwar, Director of the ACLU Human Rights Program 56:07 – 11/15/2018 OPIA Wasserstein Fellow, Jamil Dakwar, Director…
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When EIP Isn’t Right for You
August 15, 2022
While the Early Interview Program (EIP) may be a great opportunity for those looking to interview with top firms, it isn’t for everyone and it’s…
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Finding the Right Fit
August 14, 2022
Sometimes it is difficult to know where to start when thinking about your job search. Use OPIA’s resources to learn more about public interest law…
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Evaluating Offers and Communicating with Employers
August 14, 2022
Choosing Between Job Offers To help you determine whether a job is a good fit for you: Speak with former summer interns or others who…
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Interview Follow-Up: Thank-You Notes
August 14, 2022
Thank-you notes are a key part of following up after an interview. Always write a thank-you note or email within 24 hours after your interview.
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Interview Questions
August 14, 2022
Take time to anticipate the types of questions likely to be asked in your interviews. Think through what your answers would be without “scripting” them…
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References
August 14, 2022
An employer will likely ask for a list of contacts in order to help evaluate your candidacy. Some employers ask for references as part of…