Just a few weeks ago, the Class of 2028 began their journey at Harvard Law School. To help inspire and prepare them for the road ahead, the Office of Public Interest Advising (OPIA) is recruiting members of the HLS public interest alumni community to mentor 1Ls through our alumni mentor matching program. Our hope is to match public interest 1Ls with alumni mentors who share similar career interests and/or who have navigated similar challenges.
We know you have much wisdom to share about your experience as a law student and as a public interest lawyer, and hope that you will be willing to volunteer. Based on an initial survey of the class of 2028, there seems to be a wide range of interests, so we encourage participation from alumni mentors with all backgrounds.
What is the commitment?
We expect the time commitment will be relatively minimal. In addition to an initial introductory conversation, all mentors are encouraged have at least one additional point of contact per semester for the 2025-2026 academic year. Mentees will receive guidance emphasizing the importance of being respectful of their mentor’s time and professional obligations. Topics to discuss with your mentee may include academic challenges, summer internship searches, navigating identity as a law student, making 1L year feel relevant, managing stress and other topics of mutual interest.
How do I sign up?
Please take a moment to fill out the online registration form to indicate your willingness to participate as an HLS alumni mentor. Note that some volunteers may not be matched if there is not a student with similar interests.
Thank you for considering this request! If you have any questions please contact us.