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OPIA
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Eligibility Ineligible hosts Only nonprofits or government agencies may be host organizations. Ineligible hosts include : 501(c)(4) organizations501(c)(5) organizationsJudges and/or courts, with the exception of international…
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PSVF Organization-Based Fellowships
July 12, 2022
Applicant Eligibility Any 3L and judicial law clerk who has not been employed for post-graduate work prior to clerking may apply for a fellowship at an existing nonprofit or…
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PSVF Seed Grants
July 12, 2022
Eligibility The Selection Committee invites any Harvard Law School 3L or J.D. alumnus to apply for a seed grant to support a proposed organization that…
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Public Service Venture Fund
July 12, 2022
The Mission Inspired by Harvard Law School alumni who have used their degrees and experience to pursue innovative methods of social change, the Public Service…
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For Employers
July 11, 2022
Explore our resources for public interest employers seeking to recruit Harvard Law School students for open positions or fellowships or participate in OPIA’s mock interview program. Be sure to…
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HLS Fellowship Opportunities
July 8, 2022
Harvard Law School offers a number of fellowships and funding opportunities for law students who will be pursuing a career in public interest after graduation.
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Security Clearances
July 8, 2022
Most federal agencies require summer, term-time, and post-graduate applicants to undergo some degree of security check before employment; the level of scrutiny varies with the…
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Heyman Fellowship Program
July 8, 2022
Samuel J. Heyman ’63 The Heyman Fellowship Program at Harvard Law School was established in 2000 through the generosity of the late Samuel J. Heyman…
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Gateway to PI Jobs: Fellowships
July 1, 2022
Learn about Fellowships Common Types of Post-Graduate Fellowships Video of Past Fellowship Events Public…
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Fellowship Application Calendar
July 1, 2022
The fellowship application process can be complicated. Project-based fellowships (those supported by a funder for work in a separate host organization), in particular, have a…
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Connect with OPIA Please keep in touch with us and schedule an appointment with the alumni adviser for personalized attention to your job search needs!…
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2L Guide to Summer Jobs
July 1, 2022
How do I find a summer public interest job? You can start by watching our most recent Rising 2L Job Search Strategy Session, checking out…
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1L Guide to Summer Jobs
June 30, 2022
How do I find a summer public interest job? You can start by checking out our Summer Job Search FAQs, which cover topics such as…
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Heyman Post-Graduate Fellowship for 3Ls and ’21/’22/’23 Graduates The selection process for the Heyman Fellowship Program is competitive, and based on a thorough review of…
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About OPIA
June 23, 2022
The Bernard Koteen Office of Public Interest Advising (OPIA), Harvard Law School’s career services office specializing in public interest law, offers advising appointments for HLS…