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There are a variety of international courses offered at HLS, and your course load should reflect a general background in public international law, conflict of…
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About the Gary Bellow Service Award
July 13, 2022
About the Award The Gary Bellow Public Service Award was created in 2001 to honor Professor Gary Bellow, his commitment to public service, and his…
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Each year public interest and government employers take advantage of the opportunity to interview students from ABA-accredited Massachusetts law schools for summer and permanent positions through…
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Job Search Advice and Resource Videos
July 12, 2022
General Information Sessions Life After Law School Series: After BigLaw – Pathways to Public Interest (webinar): March 23, 2022 Networking Basics for J.D. and…
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International Public Interest Job Search and Funding
July 12, 2022
CARE USA
Job site for one of the world’s largest international development and relief organizations with jobs at all levels in countries throughout the world. -
Early Decision Fellowships
July 12, 2022
Public Service Venture Fund (PSVF) applicants pursuing positions in states whose final bar deadline is before the early-May PSVF Org-Based Fellowship award date, or positions…
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PSVF Seed Grant Salary and Benefit Guidelines
July 12, 2022
The Seed Grant provides $50,000 in salary for each of the years of the grant. Seed grant recipients may supplement their salaries from other sources…
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Apply for a PSVF Seed Grant
July 12, 2022
PSVF Seed Grant applications are due on Friday, January 12, 2024 by 5:00 PM EST. Application Requirements 3Ls are invited to submit an optional letter…
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Purpose If I just want a public interest job after I graduate, why would I apply for a PSVF Org-Based Fellowship? Securing an entry-level public…
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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…