Announcements for Students

We are pleased to announce that we have extended applications for public interest interview travel grants for this year! Even if you have already reached the pre-existing “cap”, you may submit receipts from travel to interview with public interest and government employers, along with the 3L Public Interest Interview Fund Application & Reimbursement Form, to OPIA (WCC 4039) by May 10th for consideration for this year’s final round of travel grant awards.

Government Honors Programs are the most common pathway for 3Ls and certain recent graduates to enter government service.

Beginning at 9am on Monday, April 29, the HLS community will be able to book Milstein spaces, in addition to all weekend space needs, for the 2019-2020 academic year (9/3/2019 - 8/9/2020). Please keep in mind that you will not be able to book classroom spaces on weekdays at this time.

Our goal is to help you find a great public interest job and avoid the common mistakes that can derail your job search. Take a look at our list of common job search mistakes and don’t let them happen to you!

The HLS Association of New Jersey wishes to sponsor students to work in public interest jobs in NJ for summer 2019. Selected Fellows may combine their fellowships with other funding, including grants from SPIF and employer stipends. Deadline: April 26. Learn more about the New Jersey Public Service Summer Fellowship.

Searching for post-graduate job opportunities can feel daunting if you don’t know where to begin. Learn about the four primary ways to search for entry-level job opportunities.

April Announcements from Harvard University Health Services.

Questions about clinical registration?  Curious about clinic logistics and credits?  Stop by the tables at the Hark to speak with staff from the Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs! Clinical Registration will run from April 3rd (9AM) – April 4th (5PM) – students preference clinics for the entire upcoming year (fall/winter/spring) The Office of Clinical […]

Questions about clinical registration?  Trying to decide which clinics are a good fit for you?  Stop by the Office of Clinical & Pro Bono Programs (OCP) to speak with our clinical advisers! Clinical Registration will run from April 3rd (9AM) – April 4th (5PM) – students preference clinics for the entire upcoming year (fall/winter/spring) The Office […]

We strongly encourage you to apply for any fellowship that may help you reach the work you are excited about. Because many fellowships require you to pursue a project with a host organization, however, and because some fellowships have very early deadlines, it is important to begin preparing NOW for your fellowship search.

Are you beginning to think about your 2L summer and weighing the decision of whether to work in the private sector or the public sector? We in OPIA want every HLS student to feel empowered to make career choices that are the best for their individual interests and circumstances – whether those choices involve work in the public or private sectors.

February announcements from Harvard University Health Services.

Through these examples, we highlight the paths of a number of alums who have taken varied career routes to show that there is no “right” path to a fulfilling career. Visit the exhibit April 11-15 on the first and second floors of Wasserstein Hall!

The drop deadline has now passed for all spring 2019 Clinics – however, there are a handful of clinics with one or two last-minute openings available! Available seats will be awarded first-come, first-serve.  Please email Maggie Bay (mbay@law.harvard.edu) a.s.a.p. if you would like to enroll in one of the clinics below. Spring 2019 Clinics with […]

Just in case you missed this post in December, make sure to read our advice on communicating with employers throughout the potentially difficult public interest hiring timeline to make it easier for you to manage your timeline and make your decision.

The drop deadline has now passed for all spring 2019 Clinics - however, there are a handful of clinics with one or two last-minute openings available! Available seats will be awarded first-come, first-serve. Please email Maggie Bay (mbay@law.harvard.edu) a.s.a.p. if you would like to enroll in one of the clinics below.

  Spring 2019 Clinics with Open Seats – ENROLL through Helios TODAY: Federal Tax Clinic – taken with “Federal Tax Clinical Seminar“ Food Law and Policy Clinic – taken with “Food Law and Policy” or “Policy Advocacy Workshop” Health Law and Policy Clinic – taken with “Public Health Law and Policy” or “Policy Advocacy Workshop” Predatory Lending […]

Advisors are available to help with whatever job search questions you may be facing. If you have special concerns about your summer job search, please make an appointment to discuss your search with OPIA.

Free Speech for People (FSFP) is looking for legal interns to join them at their Newton, MA branch during the spring 2019 semester.  Remote work arrangements are available. FSFP works to renew our democracy and our United States Constitution for we the people. Founded on the day of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling, Free Speech For […]

OPIA has compiled a few key dates that may be useful as you plan your summer internships and other commitments, including the confirmed 2019 EIP dates.