Tag
Public Interest
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1L Job Search E-Advising Series: Further Guidelines on 1L Advising
September 29, 2023
In an effort to help guide you in your public sector summer job search and beyond, we've answered some common 1L questions about accessing OPIA advisers and services.
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E. Barrett Prettyman and Stuart Stiller Fellowship, Deadline: Sept. 1 – Oct. 31, 2023
September 21, 2023
Directed by Georgetown Law, Fellows provide quality representation at PDS to adults and adolescents accused of crimes, while developing skills as a clinical instructor. Emphasize long-term commitment to PD work and racial justice. Apply early for its rolling deadline. Submit all essay drafts for review well in advance of the deadline. Sign up for advising with Judy Murciano by making a Fellowship appointment.
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Independence Foundation Fellowship, Deadline: October 10, 2023
September 9, 2023
Independence Foundation Fellows provide free, direct legal services in the Greater Philadelphia area. Consult your host organization about whether they are eligible for the fellowship this year. Sign up for advising with Judy Murciano by making a Fellowship appointment.
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Fulbright International Scholarship, Internal Deadline: (varies by country) October 1, 2023
September 3, 2023
Please note that some deadlines vary by host country. Check the national deadline for your host country to determine which internal deadline you must meet. Project proposal should be endemic to the host country, detailed in methodology, and positioned as a “novel contribution to the field” driven by “why” and “how” questions for critical analysis. Besides the three letters of recommendation for a Fulbright (preferably 2 of the 3 from HLS Faculty), you will need a Letter of Affiliation from the host country (faculty from institute of higher learning/NGO), a language form from someone who has taught the host’s official language, and a Campus Evaluation (discuss with Judy Murciano in a fellowship advising appointment or during drop-in office hours). Submit your drafts for review well in advance of the internal deadline.
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Some of you may be considering government work for your 2L summer. Most federal agencies, and many state and local offices (including the U.S. Department of Justice [DOJ]) offer formal internship programs for students. Learn more about how to approach your government internship search and read about important upcoming deadlines.
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Power to the People
July 15, 2022
With Beyond Legal Aid, Lam Ho ’08 establishes a new model for public interest law
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Rising 2L Job Search Strategy Session (2022)
April 21, 2022
OPIA staff discuss factors to consider when choosing a 2L summer job.
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A few plaintiffs’ firms and several litigation boutiques participate in EIP, but most plaintiffs’ firms and private public interest law firms (PPILFs) do not participate in campus recruiting programs like EIP or V-PIIP. Learn more about how the hiring processes differ with these types of firms.
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Watch our panel of HLS alumni speak about their own journey from practicing at a law firm to a public interest career. Of varied backgrounds, our alums will share what they did to successfully make the transition and what they experienced along the way.
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Is the Early Interview Program (EIP) Right for Me? (2022)
March 24, 2022
Watch this panel discussion with public-interest-minded current students as they reflect on their own decisions about whether to participate in EIP.
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EJW Fellowship Info Session
March 24, 2022
Explore the possibilities of gaining 2 years of support at the job of your dreams with an innovative project at a U.S.-based organization by hearing from the Equal Justice Works Foundation.
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Entry-Level Job Search Strategy Info Session
March 18, 2022
Learn about entry-level and post-clerkship job search topics like how to get started, what hiring mechanisms different types of employers use, and how to find job opportunities.
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Alumni Speak: Transitions – Shelmun Dashan, J.D. ’13
February 8, 2022
"I have never worried about the 'perfect path'."
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Alumni Speak: Transitions – Molly Thomas-Jensen, J.D. ’08
February 8, 2022
"I could never have anticipated that I would end up doing what I do now."
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Alumni Speak: Transitions – Christine Tian, J.D. ’16
February 8, 2022
"I had no problem getting interviews."
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Alumni Speak: Transitions – Marie Cita, J.D. ’15
February 8, 2022
"Make space for an unplanned journey."
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Alumni Speak: Transitions – Sarah Prosser, J.D. ’01
February 7, 2022
"There is no wrong path--only a wealth of choices."
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Alumni Speak: Transitions – Elise Logemann, J.D. ’08
February 7, 2022
"Your first job is not necessarily your final job!"
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Alumni Speak: Transitions – Brittny-Jade Saunders, J.D. ’08
February 7, 2022
"I felt a bit insecure because my path didn't align with what I expected or what I saw others doing."
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Alumni Speak: Transitions – Michael Redding, J.D. ’13
February 7, 2022
"I was concerned that my experience was too narrow."
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Alumni Speak: Transitions – Jina John, J.D. ’17
February 1, 2022
"I expect to have more shifts in my career down the line."