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Public Interest
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As you take a breath between the end of finals period and the beginning of your summer job, now is a great time to start to familiarize yourself with the timeline and public interest job search process you can expect during your 2L year. (You read that right – you’re a 2L now!)
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Rising 2L and Entry-Level Job Search E-Advising Series: How to Make the Most of Your Summer Internship
May 3, 2024
You have successfully navigated the summer job search, and you begin your internship full of excitement and optimism. But what if, in the middle of your summer, you’re not having the experience you’d hoped for? Perhaps you’re not getting enough work, or enough supervision. Or, maybe you’re getting too much work, or are confused about how to approach a project, or are feeling overwhelmed. Here are some suggestions for addressing some common summer internship challenges students face.
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Searching for post-graduate job opportunities can feel daunting – or even overwhelming. We can help you get started by breaking down the process into more manageable chunks. Here are the four primary ways to search for entry-level job opportunities.
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While the public sector is extremely varied, most employers are looking for a core set of skills. These are skills you may already have and should continue to develop during law school through internships, clinics, and coursework.
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The Entry-Level Job Search E-Advising Series: Getting Started on the Post-Grad Job Search as a 2L
February 16, 2024
We know it may seem early to start thinking about your post-graduate job search as a 2L. However, your 2L spring is the best time to check out our 3L Guide to Entry-Level Post-Graduate Jobs, start monitoring fellowship and entry-level job deadlines, and make an appointment with an OPIA adviser to position you for success in your search.
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Your 1L Public Interest Job Search: Internship Search Check-In
January 18, 2024
If you have questions or concerns about your summer job search, please make an appointment or visit our daily drop-in office hours. Advisers are available to help with whatever job search questions you may be facing.
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Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Networking
January 12, 2024
Networking is an essential part of getting to know the world of public interest law. But sometimes, it can feel intimidating to approach a potential contact, or hard to know where to plug in and get started. Review this Q&A to help make networking a smoother part of your professional journey.
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One of the toughest parts of a public interest job search is managing the timeline. The lack of a unified, consistent hiring timeline by public interest employers and the fact that every individual’s situation differs can complicate the search process. Consider the following tips about communicating with employers as you navigate interviews and offers.
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LL.M. E-Advising Series: Preparing for the Harvard Public Service Venture Fund (PSVF) Applications
December 5, 2023
Follow these key tips for PSVF Organization-Based Fellowship applications.
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Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Job Search FAQs and Professionalism Guide
November 30, 2023
Review some of the most common 1L job search questions in our Job Search FAQs, including how to navigate interviews, offers, and other communication with employers.
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Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Interviews
November 16, 2023
Interviews take on particular significance with public interest employers, as they seek to learn about your interest in their mission and your fit with their office. The following resources can help you prepare to put your best foot forward in interviews with public interest employers.
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Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Career Options in Public International Law
November 11, 2023
Interested in learning more about public international law work? The following resources can help you begin your exploration.
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As you make your game plan for applying for summer internships, you may be trying to strategize about which applications to submit earlier or later. Though 1Ls can apply to summer jobs on or after December 1, employers’ hiring timelines after that date can vary significantly. Here are some examples of employers with early deadlines.
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If you’re interested in learning more about legal nonprofit work, check out the following resources.
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Exploring Public Interest Resources at HLS: Career Options in Private Public Interest Law Firms
October 26, 2023
Private public interest law firms (PPILFs) are involved in many of the same issues addressed by not-for-profit public interest legal organizations and government agencies – but in a law firm setting. Interested in learning more about PPILFs? The following resources can help you begin your exploration.
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Interested in learning more about criminal law internships and careers? The following OPIA resources can help you begin your exploration.
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A strong resume and cover letter are essential to making a good first impression with a potential summer employer and helping them start to get to know you. The following OPIA resources can help you perfect these documents and present your background and experiences in a way that employers will find compelling.
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Interested in learning more about government careers? The following resources can help you begin your exploration.