Are you a senior looking for a public service job in government, politics, international development, non-profits, education, law, think tanks, environment or other areas? Come and brainstorm with other seniors and advisers from the Office of Career Services (OCS) and the Center for Public Interest Careers (CPIC) to discuss how to best connect with alumni working in your area of interest, find additional job search resources, and learn networking tips. Pizza will be served!... Read more about Public Service Job Search Meetup for Seniors

Interested in public interest law, advocacy, immigration, criminal justice and other areas? Come to this session and hear from Alexa Shabecoff, Assistant Dean for Public Service at Harvard Law School. Dean Shabecoff will provide an overview of public interest law, pathways into the field, and factors to think about before applying to law school. Don’t miss this unique chance to hear from an expert at HLS.... Read more about Careers in Public Interest Law

Come hear from a number of Harvard Advanced Leadership Fellows, in residence on campus for the spring semester, about their distinguished legal careers covering areas such as antitrust, commercial litigation, healthcare, consumer product safety and global legal issues. Learn how they parlayed their legal training into diverse careers such as banking, advocacy research in Africa, and serving in government agencies. Fellows will share their insights and... Read more about Careers in the Law and Beyond

Join Hayley Arader ’16 for small group conversations related to your interests in politics and/or data science. Hayley graduated from the College with a degree in Government and a secondary in Statistics, and is now a Senior Data Scientist on the Political Team at Civis Analytics in Washington, DC. In her role, Hayley consults for progressive political clients by offering an analytic perspective on their campaigns, and helps develop the technology to empower clients to make data-driven decisions. This conversation with Hayley can also be helpful in...

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The Public Interested Conference is designed for students to explore varied public interest careers and network with alumni in those fields. Students have the opportunity to hear from inspiring speakers, interact with incredible alumni, participate in engaging activities & meet peers who share a passion for public service. 

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Interested in public interest law, advocacy, immigration, criminal justice and other areas? Come to this session and hear from Alexa Shabecoff, Assistant Dean for Public Service at Harvard Law School. Dean Shabecoff will provide an overview of public interest law, pathways into the field, and factors to think about before applying to law school. Don’t miss this unique chance to hear from an expert at HLS.... Read more about Careers in Public Interest Law

Join Harvard College alum Cynthia Ebeid and her husband Philip Beekman over a pizza lunch as they share how their diverse backgrounds led them to the Foreign Service.  Learn about working at the U.S. Department of State and navigating the professional and personal challenges of a career in diplomacy. Cynthia is a Consular Officer at the National Visa Center and past Presidential Management Fellow in Political-Military Affairs. Philip is the Diplomat-in-Residence for New England. Previously, he was a Senior Watch Officer at the State Department's Operations Center and a Special Assistant... Read more about Foreign Service Professional in Residence Career Chat

Considering a career in public service? Curious about the range of leadership, career opportunities, and benefits available through the U.S. Military?

Join us for a discussion with senior military officers from the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps, as they share more their experiences, what you will learn serving your country, and answer any questions you may have. Also, find out more about the generous funding the military offers to support graduate and professional school. A pizza lunch will be served. ...

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Join this session to get ideas and resources for your internship or job search! Hear from your peers who’ve had experiences in various countries and organizations. Learn how they found and funded their internship. Get ideas for what you might do this summer and beyond. The following students will share information:

Deni Hoxha’21, (Economics) – Office of the Prime Minister of Albania  

Emily Markowitz’21 (Social Studies) - Ministry of Finance, Republic of Chile

Cora Neudeck’19 (Integrative Biology) -Global WE Women, Kosovo

Cristopher...

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Are you a junior or senior thinking about pursuing public service? We encourage you to attend the Careers in Public Service Dinner, featuring table hosts from Harvard’s National Advisory Board for Public Service!  Professionals from the fields of environment, advocacy, education, public interest law, nonprofit consulting, public health, international affairs and development, human rights, government, policy, and media will be in attendance to discuss their work and career paths, and to answer your questions and offer advice. Participants will have the opportunity to have a discussion... Read more about Careers in Public Service Dinner

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Come hear Edlyn Levine, PhD '16 Applied Physics, talk about her work at the MITRE Corporation. Edlyn's work focuses on tackling advanced technical challenges and expanding scientific frontiers in the interest of National Defense. Learn more about what it is like to transition from academia to industry, working at MITRE, and career opportunities within the organization. PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND.

Wondering what public service internships are available this summer and how to find them? Come to this session and hear from the Office of Career Services (OCS), the Institute of Politics (IOP), the Center for Public Interest Careers (CPIC), and the Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) about various public service opportunities for the summer. PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND.

Join us for the Social Impact Expo! Career fairs and expos are a great way to meet representatives from different types of organizations, to learn about internship and full-time positions, and to discover exciting opportunities within the field. For more information about this event, including the list of participating organizations, please visit the Social Impact Expo website. Harvard ID required for entry.

Harvard Law School (HLS) is excited to welcome undergraduates who are thinking about applying to law school for a special session. The afternoon will include an admissions and Q+A session, a mock law school class, a panel discussion with current HLS students, and a reception. This event is open to all Harvard College students. PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND.

Are you a senior looking for a public service job in government, politics, international development, non-profits, education, law, think tanks, environment or other areas? Come and brainstorm with other seniors and advisers from the Office of Career Services (OCS), the Center for Public Interest Careers (CPIC), and the Institute of Politics (IOP) to discuss how to best connect with alumni working in your area of interest, find additional job search resources, and learn networking tips. Pizza will be served!... Read more about Public Service Job Search Meet-up for Seniors