Public Interest Links

GENERAL

General Public Interest Law Job Sites

• ABA Government & Public Sector Lawyers Division
  Contains a Public Lawyer Career Center. Must be an ABA member.
• Equal Justice Works
  The Equal Justice Network is an online meeting place, information source and connection mechanism for lawyers and other advocates committed to equal justice.
• PSLawNet
  The Public Service Law Network is the online clearinghouse for law students and lawyers to connect with public interest opportunities and information on public interest careers.
• Society of American Law Teachers Jobs Page
  Society of American Law Teachers (SALT) public interest job postings.
• University of Michigan Law School- Public Service JobNet
  The University of Michigan Law School's Public Service JobNet On-line Database. You can search by location, practice area, job eligibility, or job type. This is a very complete and informative site.
• National Legal Aid & Defender Association
  Jobs in legal services, public defender offices, private public interest firms, nonprofits and academia. Searchable by job type and state.
• Public Interest Clearinghouse
  PIC engages all segments of the legal community and is working to expand the resources to serve the low-income Californians who turn to PIC's legal services nonprofits to access life's most basic necessities.  

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General Nonprofit Job Sites

• Care2 Make a Difference
  Lists progressive policy job openings
• Foundation Center
  There are some listings for attorneys, and many excellent non-attorney listings in development, policy, programming, communications, and non-legal advocacy within the nonprofit world.
• Idealist.org
  Provides links to over 8,000 nonprofit organizations across the country and abroad. Site contains jobs and publications as well as support services, networking and fundraising information.
• Independent Sector
  Lists job openings from its 600 member institutions on its web page.
• Nonprofit Career Network
  Nonprofit job resource center. Can search by state. Alphabetical directory of nonprofit organizations.
• NonProfitJobs.org
  Job listings searchable by job type, job title, salary, skill, and location.
• Nonprofit Oyster
  Nonprofit job search engine.
• Opportunity Knocks
  Nonprofit organization classifieds. Can search by keyword, organization type, position type and state/country.
• Society for Nonprofit Organizations
  Nonprofit job listings that can be searched by type and location.
• U.S. Nonprofit Gateway
  Federal government information on non-profits.

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GOVERNMENT

Federal Government Job Sites

• USA.gov
  A-Z Index of U.S. Government Departments and Agencies
• Careersingovernment.com
  On-line job board devoted to public-sector employment.
• Federal Daily
  News and resources for federal and postal employees.
• Federal Jobs Digest
• Government Honors and Internship Online Handbook(University of Arizona College of Law)
  An online listing of 85 summer and permanent attorney positions for 1, 2 and 3Ls. It is updated and kept current throughout the year. Please contact OPIA via email for the username and password.
• GovSpot
  Provides fact sheets and information on all branches of the US government, links to government employment and grant opportunities as well as news articles on current events and policies.
• Hillzoo
  Democratic Hill jobs, Republican Hill jobs, off-the-hill jobs for political, lobbying and policy/legislative jobs.
• NALP Federal Employment Guide
  Produced in collaboration with the Partnership for Public Service and the ABA Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division, this guide is a comprehensive source of information on federal departments and agencies as well as the federal government hiring process.
• Partnership for Public Service
  Provides information on federal jobs, agency profiles, internships, profiles in public service, and information on finding a job.
• Presidential Management Fellows Program
  The purpose of the Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF) is to attract people to federal service.  The PMF attracts individuals from all disciplines.  Click on the link to find out more about the application process and guidelines. 
• PSLawNet - Federal Government Resources
  Information on the federal hiring process.
• RCJobs.com
  Roll Call, resource for Capitol Hill news and information since 1955. Employment site includes public and private sector jobs
• STUDENTJOBS.gov
  Provides all students (high school and higher), parents, and career professionals information on different educational opportunities offered by Federal Government departments and agencies, or partnering organizations.
• USA.gov
  The United States Government’s official web portal comprises a comprehensive search engine alongside links to information on the US government divided by topic. It also provides a link for feedback posted regarding questions on the US government.
• USAJOBS
  Federal government job listings and library databases. Contains a searchable database of abstracts of open U.S. federal government jobs.
• Making the Difference
  another online source for federal government jobs in all fields. 
• Federal Jobs List
  This list is a compilation of offices, (updated as of of October, 2009), federal agencies and areas of the executive branch that hire attorneys.  A helpful tool for anyone interested in where lawyers work within the federal government.

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State Government Job Sites

• Attorney Jobs: The National and Federal Employment Report
  Provides selected listings of fellowships and permanent job openings in the Federal and State Government as well as the US courts.
• GovtJobs.com
  Opportunities in government in cities, counties, states, executive search firms, advertising agencies and other governmental jurisdictions.  Non-profits also advertise on the site.
• Citycountyjobs.com
  Specializes in matching job seekers with careers in local government and lists hundreds of jobs available with city and county governments.
• Council of State Governments
  Provides networking and policy analysis to state executive and legislative offices. General information and links to state web pages.
• National Conference of State Legislatures
  A job clearinghouse for state legislature positions, both legal and non-legal, and public policy positions.

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    INTERNATIONAL

    General International Public Interest

    • American Society of International Law
    • The Fletcher School (Tufts University) International Organizations listing
    • Harvard Law School International Resources and Organizations
      A file of current websites and contacts for International resources and organizations at HLS.
    • Harvard University International Centers and Programs
    • International Affairs Network
      Annotated list of links to sites on international affairs, human rights, development, and more.
    • International Service Agencies
      List of agencies. Searchable by issue.
    • Non-Governmental Organizations Research Guide
      Duke University’s online research guide provides a comprehensive listing of international NGOs as well as an introduction detailing the work of NGOs, their range in scope and role in international policy.
    • NGOs in India
      This provides descriptive lists of non-governmental organizations including contact information and career opportunities in India, sorted by practice area.
    • NGOWatch
      This site compiles factual data and analysis about NGOs, as well as links to relevant issues and international organizations.
    • United States Department of Health & Human Services
      The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides general guidance for Americans living abroad, as well as updated information on safety and security issues.
    • Peacebuilding Portal
      The Peacebuilding Portal database contains the peacebuilding initiatives undertaken by non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, networks, task forces among others so that site users can search, identify and link with relevant information related to various thematic foci of conflict management.
    • U.S. Department of State
      Updated information from the U.S. Department of State about international civil and political unrest, crime rate, and terrorist activity.
    • The WWW Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources
      Annotated list of links to sites on international affairs, human rights, development, and more.

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    International Public Interest Job Search and Funding

    • CARE USA
      Job site for one of the world's largest international development and relief organizations with jobs at all levels in countries throughout the world. Well-organized subcategories outline CARE USA domestic and international opportunities and how to apply for employment. However, the site provides no specific information on legal employment.
    • Careers Representing America
      Lists careers in the US Department of State. Provides information on the foreign and civil service.
    • CDS International
    • CDS International is a non-profit organization that advances practical international training opportunities for young professionals, students, educators, etc.  The site highlights internship, fellowship and other 
    • opportunities to live and work abroad.  
    • Council on Foundations
      Membership organization of more than 2,000 grant-making foundations and giving programs worldwide. Good way to find out more about foundations, international work, etc and news.
    • Human Rights Internet
      Under "Jobs & Internships", this site provides listings of openings in human rights and related areas. It also has links to other sites where you may find international job openings.
    • Idealist.org
      Provides links to over 8,000 nonprofit organizations, articles on current global news, and information on ways to engage with non-governmental organizations.
    • Independent Sector
      Lists openings from its member institutions comprising non-profit and philanthropic organizations for sixty days. It also details information on international social justice issues.
    • Institute for Global Communication
      Comprehensive site that links to job and volunteer opportunities. Click on "Job/Volunteer Opportunities."
    • International Job Vacancies
      Contains a few legal announcements for current openings at the UN, World Bank, World Health Organization and NGOs throughout the world. (Click on Job Types and Legal Affairs for legal listings.)
    • Lawyers without Borders
    • OneWorld Jobs
      Lists jobs in human rights, the environment and sustainable development. Searchable by career sector and country. Rest of site has information about international social justice issues.
    • PSLawNet - Finding and Funding International Public Service Opportunities
    • This section of the PsLawNet page offers a number of resources to assist you in searching and applying for international public interest opportunities.
    • Council on International Educational Exchange
    • Global Crossroad
    • Intern Abroad
    • International Jobs Center
    • Foreign Policy Association Job Board
    • International Civil Service Commision: Job listings for the
    • ReliefWeb: Humanitarian Vacancies
      This site primarily contains non-legal job opportunities but several legal jobs are included.

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    Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs)

    • The Hague Justice Portal
      Contains job announcements, news, and resources in the arena of international crime, peacekeeping and other international issues.
      • • • IFLANET: A Primer on Multi-National Organizations
          • International Criminal Court (ICC)
          • International Inter-governmental Organization Web Page Finder
            A list of international intergovernmental organizations
          • International Labour Organization (ILO)
            International Labor Organization (ILO) employment opportunities listed by region and professional category.
          • International Monetary Fund (IMF)
            Contains vacancy announcements, and information on fellowships and internships.
          • International Organization for Migration (IOM)
          • Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
            List of current vacancies.
          • Role of IGOs (includes listings)
          • Stanford University - Jonsson Library of Government Documents - IGO Internet Sites
          • United Nations Children's Fund
            Information on United Children’s fund employment.
          • United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
            Overview of United Nations Development Program contains job shop. Human development program, sustainable development. Information and links.
          • United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
            General information about and job opportunities with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights – United Nations program.
          • United Nations Jobs
            Legal Affairs section lists clerkships, attorney and law-related jobs with the United Nations.
          • United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
            Basic information about the United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). Also includes job openings.
          • United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
            The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) site lists job opportunities.
          • United Nations System
            Links to most of the constituent UN organizations. Many organizations list their own vacancies, while still others are listed under the international civil service
          • United Nations Volunteers
            Updated news and information about volunteer opportunities with the UN and other organizations.
          • World Food Programme (WFP)
            World Food Program introduction with information about employment.
          • World Health Organization (WHO)
            Homepage of the World Health Organization contains links to vacancy announcements.

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          SPECIALTY SITES

          Children's Rights

          • HLS Children's Specialty Guide

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          Criminal Prosecution and Defense

          • HLS Public Defenders Specialty Guide
          • HLS Local Prosecution Specialty Guide
          • Public Defender - New York State Defenders Association
            Provides support to New York's criminal defense community. A small number of criminal defense jobs from all over the country are posted.
          • National District Attorneys Association
            Website for the National District Attorney's Association. Click on "Employment"
          • Prosecutor.info
            Site provides links to hundreds of district attorney sites across the country.

          • University of California Berkeley School of Law - Capital Defense Internships and Jobs
            Website of internships and jobs offered around the country in capital defense.  
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          • International Development

            • The Center for Global Development
              Policy-oriented research and active engagement on development issues with the policy community and the public. Focusing on policies of the U.S. and other industrial countries that affect development prospects in poor countries. Click on ABOUT CGD then click on Partnerships to find out about other participants in similar work.
            • Development and Relief Agencies
              Interaction provides several key resources including internet links to both paid and volunteer positions with NGOs and organizations focused on international development and relief in 120 different countries.
            • Global Policy Forum
              The Global Policy Forum site lists internship opportunities within the organization as well as information on NGOs, Globalization, and international development.
            • InterAction
              Offers several key resources which are useful to people seeking paid or volunteer positions -- in the US and abroad -- with international relief and development agencies.
            • International Development and Relief
              Interaction offers several resources useful to individuals seeking both paid and volunteer positions within the US and abroad in international relief and development agencies.
            • International Development Internships
              A link to a comprehensive UK development sector guide that provides information on the latest in development projects, research, news, events and jobs.
            • International Development Law
              The official site of the international Development Law Organization provides listings of vacancies within the organization.
            • Sustainable Development
              The Center for International Sustainable Development Law site contains information on the graduate level legal research group and internships in the field.
            • Eldis Listings of International Development jobs

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            Health Law

            • HLS Health Law Specialty Guide

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            LGBT Law

            • HLS LGBT Law Specialty Guide

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            Labor/Employment Law

            • Union Jobs Clearinghouse
            • List of staff and trade positions in organized labor.

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            Public Administration

            • Public Administration - American Society for Public Administration
              Has information about jobs in public administration in academia, government and nonprofits through "The Recruiter Online".

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            Civil Rights / Civil Liberties

            • HLS Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Specialty Guide
            • Libertarian - LibertyGuide.com
              Sponsored by the Institute for Humane Studies, and described as the ultimate e-guide to liberty, it has a host of resources including summer and permanent jobs. Also has links to libertarian groups including legal organizations.
            • Civil Rights - Civilrights.org
            • Described as a "social justice network," this site contains information about policy developments in civil rights, a directory of civil rights organizations and a small career center with information about permanent jobs, internships and fellowships.

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            Environmental Law

            • HLS Environmental Law Specialty Guide
            • Environmental Careers Organization
              Lists paid environmental internships. Also has links to other sites.
            • EnvironmentalCareer.com
              Can search by job category, region, or keyword.
            • Ecojobs.com
              Available by subscription. Updated every two weeks and includes legislative and advocacy jobs.
            • SustainableBusiness.com
              Under "Green Dream Jobs" can search by job type, skill level and state.
            • PIRG Jobs & Opportunities
              Provides a listing of openings with the state public interest research groups

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            Immigration and Refugee Law

            • HLS Immigration and Refugee Law Specialty Guide
            • American Immigration Lawyers Association
              
            • Immigration Law - National Immigration Project
              
            • Immigration Detainee Pro Bono Opportunities Guide

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            Human Rights Sites

            • African Human Rights NGOs
              This comprehensive site provides detailed organization information from a study conducted in 1994. Contact information may not be current.
            • Amnesty International
              This site links to worldwide human rights websites arranged by practice area.
            • Derechos
              Links to human rights sites.
            • Human Rights and Development
              The site provides an annotated list of links to sites on international affairs, human rights and international development.
            • Human Rights Internet
              Under "Jobs & Internships", this site provides listings of openings in human rights and related areas. It also has links to other sites where you may find international job openings.
            • Human Rights USA Resource Center
              Under "Training/Field Opportunities" this site of the University of Minnesota contains a few job listings and numerous links to other human rights job postings.
            • Human Rights Organizations in Arab Countries
              The site provides links to international and national organizations working in the area of human rights in Arab countries.
            • One World Online
              News and views from over 1500 organizations working for human rights and sustainable development.
            • Worldwide East Timor Human Rights Groups
              This global list of East Timor Support and Solidarity Groups is arranged by name and country.

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            Political Campaigns

            • HLS Political Campaigns Specialty Guide

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            US Attorney's Offices

            • HLS U.S. Attorney's Offices Specialty Guide

          Fair Housing

          • Fair Housing - National Fair Housing Advocate
            This page lists positions for housing advocates and attorneys with organizations nationwide.

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          Conservative Public Interest Law

          • HLS Conservative Public Interest Law Specialty Guide

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          Foundations

          • HLS Specialty Guide to Careers in Foundations

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          Legal Services

          • HLS Specialty Guide to Pursuing Work in Legal Services
          • American Bar Association
            Map overlay of the United States with legal services listings for each state
          • Jobsgopublic.com
            Jobs in government, health, charities, and the nonprofit sector in the United Kingdom.
          • Lawhelp.org
            Searchable statewide director of legal service organizations.
          • Legal Services Corporation
            Searchable statewide directory of LSC funded legal aid programs.
          • National Legal Aid & Defender Association
            Jobs in legal services, public defender offices, private public interest firms, nonprofits and academia. Searchable by job type and state.

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        • Pro Bono

          • HLS Pro Bono Specialty Guide
          • Probono.net
            
          • ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service - Center for Pro Bono
            
          • Pro Bono Institute
            
          • Pro Bono Partnership
            
          • Lawyers without Borders
            Global association of lawyers dedicated to protecting human rights through pro bono work.
          • National Pro Bono Opportunities Guide
            Provides listings of more than 1,100 programs from across the United States that need volunteer lawyers.

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          Private Public Interest Law

          • HLS Private Public Interest Law and Plaintiff's Law Specialty Guide
          • Public Interest Clearinghouse
            Includes an updated "Private Practice/Public Interest Directory.
          • LawDragon
            Lawdragon.com provides a database of plaintiff lawyers searchable by expertise, geographic region and rating

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          Women's Rights

          • HLS Guide to Women's Rights Law
          • 'Women's Rights - The Feminist Majority
            Job and internship listings for jobs within feminist and progressive organizations.
          • Safe Horizon
            Links to domestic national, state, local and a few international domestic violence resources.
          • Association for Women's Rights in Development
            Job listings in international women’s human rights and sustainable development organizations.
          • Women’s Rights in Development
            This site for the Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID) comprises a comprehensive collection of information about international law.
          • Women Watch
            Links, news, and relevant resources for Women Watch, part of the UN’s Inter-Agency Network on Women and Gender Equality (IANWGE).
          • Directory of Associations for Women Lawyers
            Published by the ABA, this directory contains listings of national, state, local, international, and multicultural organizations for women attorneys.

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          Native American Law

          • Native American - Native American Employment Advocate
            Job postings now available online.

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