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Listed below are various public interest links organized by the following categories/locations:
GENERAL (INCLUDING SOME INTERNATIONAL)
Advancement Projecthttp://www.advancementproject.org/
An innovative civil rights law, policy, and communications “action tank” that advances universal opportunity and a just democracy for those left behind in America. The project believes that sustainable progress can be made when multiple tools—law, policy analysis, strategic communications, technology, and research— are coordinated with grassroots movements. Sign up on website to receive mailing list which includes action updates, job listings, and announcements regarding grants and other funding sources.
Alliance for Conflict Transformation
http://www.conflicttransformation.org/
Dedicated to building peace through innovative education, training, research and
practice worldwide. ACT works with educators, youth, community and religious
leaders, non-governmental organizations, and governmental agencies to transform
social conflicts into opportunities for peaceful change. Includes a
jobs/scholarships announcements forum.
American Bar Association Career Network
http://www.abanet.org/careercounsel
The Career Network
is the ABA's central source for online information on finding jobs and enhancing
lawyers' careers. Maintained by the ABA-CLE Career Resource Center, the site
offers tips on finding the right job and maximizing career opportunities as well
as providing ABA job postings, tools and links to career related resources.
Clinical Legal Education Association
http://www.cleaweb.org/
Non-profit association open to all people interested in using clinical methodology to prepare law students and lawyers for more effective law practice. Website includes a job board for clinical teaching positions.
Coalition on Human Needs
http://www.chn.org/
An alliance of national organizations working together to promote public
policies which address the needs of low-income and other vulnerable populations. CHN's Job Announcements page features
announcements from our members about employment opportunities relating to a wide
range of fields, including public policy, congressional relations,
communications, research, advocacy, law, and community organizing, as well as a
listing for internships.
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide
http://www.elaw.org/
ELAW gives public interest lawyers and scientists the training and resources
they need to help communities protect the environment through law. Visit the Resources section to find job opportunities,
legal and scientific resources grouped by region or topic.
Equal Justice Works
http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/
Their mission is to create a just society by mobilizing the next generation of
lawyers committed to equal justice. Providing the nation’s leading public
interest law fellowship program, they offer more postgraduate, full-time legal
positions in public service than any other organization. Visit the Career
Resources section for advice on how to launch a public interest career and
maintain a lifelong commitment to public service. Includes links to job fairs
and job listings for public interest lawyers.
Guidestar
http://www.guidestar.org/classifieds
Guidestar gathers and publicizes information about nonprofit organizations and plan for
long-term sustainability that combines public and philanthropic support with
earned revenue. Visit for job postings, volunteer opportunities, requests for
donations, and in-kind gifts from nonprofit organizations.
Harvard Law School Office of Public Interest Advising (OPIA)
http://www.law.harvard.edu/students/opia
OPIA's aim is to encourage law school students and lawyers to incorporate an
ongoing commitment to public service work throughout their careers. They maintain a library of resources and a public interest job search
database, and offer materials and services for those planning a public interest
career or seeking a new position.
Human Rights Resource Center
http://www.hrusa.org/
Creates and distributes Human Rights Education (HRE) resources via electronic
and print media, trains activists, professionals, and students as human rights
educators and builds advocacy networks to encourage effective practices in human
rights education. Visit the Training and Field Opportunities section to see
jobs, fellowships, internships and other opportunities that are affiliated with
the center.
Idealist
http://www.idealist.org/
An interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources and
ideas, locate opportunities and supporters, and take steps toward building a
world where all people can lead free and dignified lives. With Idealist, you can
find people, organizations, groups, jobs, volunteer opportunities, events, and
more.
Jobs on Capitol Hill
http://www.hillzoo.com/
Website that includes an array of information regarding Capitol Hill from jobs
and housing to DC night life. Click on Democratic Hill Jobs, Republican Hill
Jobs, and Off the Hill Jobs for political, lobbying, and policy/legislative
jobs. Includes some legal positions.
National Association for Law Placement (NALP)
http://www.nalp.org/
NALP is dedicated to facilitating legal career counseling and planning,
recruitment and retention, and the professional development of law students and
lawyers. Visit the Professional Resources section to see job posting, career
services to professional development.
NALP Directory of Legal Employers
http://www.nalpdirectory.com/
This directory is the most widely used directory in legal recruiting. It includes information on more than 1,700 employers nationwide and is an
invaluable tool for job searchers, career counselors, and legal recruiters
alike.
National Conference of State Legislatures
http://www.ncsl.org/public/joblegis.htm
A bipartisan organization founded to improve the quality and effectiveness of
state legislatures, promote policy innovation and communication among state
legislatures, and ensure state legislatures a strong, cohesive voice in the
federal system. Under the Member Services section search for job listings with
state legislatures, both legal and non-legal.
National Fair Housing Advocate Online
http://www.fairhousing.com/
This resource is designed to serve both the fair housing advocacy community and
the general public with timely news and information regarding the issues of
housing discrimination. Visit the Job Listing section under Resources for job
and event listings in housing law and advocacy.
National Legal Aid and Defender Association (NLADA)
http://www.nlada.org/
The NLADA serves the equal justice community in two major ways: providing
first-rate products and services and as a leading national voice in public
policy and legislative debates on the many issues affecting the equal justice
community. This website lists job opportunities based on state, type of legal
work and post date.
Native American Employment Resource
http://www.law.asu.edu/?id=54
Jobs in Indian Law is the only publication of its kind devoted entirely to
Native American employment opportunities in Indian law and with Native American
tribes throughout the country. The website houses a section devoted to these
employment opportunities in and out of state.
Nonprofit Career Network
http://www.nonprofitcareer.com/
Nonprofit Career Network has been created to fill the needs of the nonprofit
sector, identifying the people who want to participate in the nonprofit sector
and the organizations that have a need for those people. The NCN lists national
and international jobs that can be searched by type and location, and provides
information on nonprofit jobs, conferences, and conventions.
OSCAR
http://oscar.uscourts.gov/
The Online System for Clerkship Application and Review (OSCAR) is a single, centralized resource for notice of available clerkships, clerkship application information, and law clerk employment information. OSCAR enables clerkship applicants to search for clerkship positions, select the
federal judges to whom they wish to apply, and build and submit their
applications online for judges who are accepting electronic applications.
Opportunity Knocks
http://www.opportunityknocks.org/
Opportunity Knocks is the national online job site focused exclusively on the
nonprofit community. Opportunities may be searched by category, function,
employment type and location.
Poverty and Race Research Action Council
http://www.prrac.org/
PRRAC's primary mission is to help connect advocates with social scientists
working on race and poverty issues, and to promote a research-based advocacy
strategy on structural inequality issues. This organization was created to link
social science research to advocacy work in order to address problems at the
intersection of race and poverty. Website includes a job bank.
Pro Bono Institute
http://www.probonoinst.org/
The Pro Bono Institute is mandated to explore and identify new approaches to -
and resources for - the provision of legal services to the poor, disadvantaged,
and other individuals or groups unable to secure legal assistance to address
critical problems. The Links section is devoted to national and international
organizations that focus on pro bono, public interest, and access to justice
topics.
Pro Bono Net
http://www.probono.net/
This site provides resources for pro bono and legal services attorneys and
others working to assist low income or disadvantaged clients. Section of
pro-bono sites divided by Regional, National and International Organizations.
Public Interest Clearinghouse (PIC)
http://www.pic.org/
PIC's mission is to increase access to legal help for underserved Californians
by building infrastructure and partnerships in the legal community.
Comprehensive list of funding sources as well as current fellowships,
particularly for California.
Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI)
http://www.pili-law.org/
Creates opportunities for law students and lawyers to provide public interest
and pro bono work in Illinois. Visit section of Programs and Participating
Agencies for opportunities.
Roll Call Jobs
http://www.rcjobs.com/
Roll Call Jobs is an interactive
employment site for jobs on Capitol Hill.
Society of American Law Teachers(SALT)
http://www.saltlaw.org/
SALT's mission is to make the legal profession more inclusive and reflective of
the great diversity of this nation, enhance the quality of legal education by
advancing social justice within the curriculum and promoting innovative teaching
methodologies and extend the power of law to underserved individuals and
communities. The resources section has links to other organizations, housing
additional possible opportunities.
USA Jobs
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
USAJOBS is the official job site for the United States Federal Government.
Ability to browse jobs by Agency, State and Occupation, as well as search for
international opportunities.
United States Department of State
http://www.state.gov/careers/
Their mission is to build and sustain a more democratic, secure, and prosperous
world composed of well-governed states that respond to the needs of their
people, reduce widespread poverty, and act responsibly within the international
system. It is the official job site of the United States Department of State,
with job opportunities found under the Careers section.
http://www.asil.org/career-development.cfm
ASIL's career development webpage - geared toward law students.
Amnesty International
http://web.amnesty.org/web/links.nsf
Links to worldwide websites in the area of human rights arranged by practice area.
Derechos Human Rights
http://www.derechos.org/
An online human rights organization working for the promotion and respect of human rights all over the world.
Human Rights Internet (HRI)
http://www.hri.ca/
Founded in 1976, HRI is a leader in the exchange of information within the worldwide human rights community. Launched in the United States, HRI has its headquarters in Ottawa, Canada.
International and Comparative Disability Law Resources
http://www.law.syr.edu/lawlibrary/electronic/humanrights.asp
Website developed to assist researchers and advocates in the field of international disability law.
International Career Employment Center
http://www.internationaljobs.org/
A subscription web resource for international opportunities.
Job Resources
http://us.oneworld.net/
Links to vacancies provided by world wide human rights organizations.
Lawyers Without Borders
http://www.lawyerswithoutborders.org/
Global association of lawyers dedicated to the promotion and protection of human justice via pro bono service.
United Nations
http://www.unsystem.org/
Official website locator for the UN system of organizations; includes vacancy listings.
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
http://www.unctad.org/Templates/StartPage.asp?intItemID=2068&lang=1
World directory of Competition authorities working in the area of competition law and policy and consumer protection; arranged alphabetically by country.
Victim Services
http://www.safehorizon.org/page.php?nav=sb&page=resources#Domestic%20Violence%20and%20Dating%20Abuse
Links to international domestic violence resources.
Women's Groups
http://www.distel.ca/womlist/womlist.html
World directory of women's organizations divided by country. Contact information and brief descriptions of each organization are provided.
http://www.awid.org/
International membership organization dedicated to achieving women's rights worldwide.
Canadian Bar Association, Young Professionals INternship Program (YIIP)
http://www.cba.org/cba/idp/yiip
Internship program for young lawyers to help promote human rights abroad.
Canadian Council for International Cooperation (CCIC)
http://www.ccic.ca/e/006/index.shtml
A coalition of approximately 100 Canadian organizations working to change the course of human development.
Canadian Law LIst
http://www.canadianlawlist.com/
Directory of law firms, lawyers, judges, and government departments.
Canadian Resource Bank for Democracy and Human Rights
http://www.canadem.ca/
Nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing international peace and security.
Department of Justice
http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/index.html
Information about summer and articling programs.
Federation of Law Societies of Canada
http://www.flsc.ca/
Umbrella organization of Law Societies in Canada.
Government of Canada
http://www.jobsetc.ca/
The most comprehensive Government site with job postings, training, and career planning tools.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
http://www.idrc.ca/
The IDRC works with researchers in the developing world to build more equitable and prosperous societies.
Jurist Canada, Legal Education Network
http://jurist.law.utoronto.ca/
Information about legal education and the profession, including bar admission, articling opportunities, legal research, etc.
Ontario Government Job Postings
http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/
Information about government job opportunities within the province of Ontario.
Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/
Information about summer and articling opportunities.
Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC)
http://www.probonostudents.ca/
PBSC is a national organization which matches law students at twenty law schools across Canada with public interest organizations, government agencies, legal clinics, courts, and lawyers engaged in pro bono work. PBSC provides students with an opportunity to share their time and energy in furthering the public interest, gain practical legal experience, and contribute to the growing community of pro bono service.
University of Toronto, International Student Centre
http://www.isc.utoronto.ca/
Resource for international students at the University of Toronto, including information about opportunities for studying or working abroad.
http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/africa/toc.htm
Extremely comprehensive site, with detailed organization information from a study conducted in 1994, however, the contact information may no longer be reliable.
The South African Legal Assistance Network (SALAN)
http://www.salan.org/
Site listing links to African NGOs as well as information, reports, and news about the activities conducted in the region.
Australian Community Legal Centers
http://www.naclc.org.au/
Contact details for all Australian community legal centers, sorted by state and center name.
Human Rights-related organizations in Nepal
http://www.hri.ca/partners/insec/Yb1992/Ch3.shtml
List of national non-profit organizations working in the area of human rights, providing detailed description of the organization and contact information.
NGOs in India
http://www.indianngos.com/
List of NGOs (including contact information and brief description of the organization) in India sorted by practice area; information on career opportunities.
UNIFEM East and Southeast Asia
http://www.unifem-eseasia.org/
Directory of organizations in East and South-East Asia working on elimination of violence against women.
Worldwide East Timor Human Rights Groups
http://www.etan.org/ifet/support.html
List of East Timor Support and Solidarity Groups Worldwide, arranged by name and country.
http://www.colnodo.apc.org/
A communications network that provides information for NGOs dedicated to community development; information is in English and Spanish.
Directories of NGOs in Central America
http://www.arias.or.cr/
List of recently published Directories of NGOs in Central America; information is in Spanish.
Human Rights in Mexico
http://www.redtdt.org.mx/
List of NGOs in Mexico, working in the area of human rights; information is in Spanish.
NGOs Against Corruption in Latin America
http://www.respondanet.com/
List of NGOs in Latin America focused on government reform and citizen participation; sorted by country and name; information is in English.
NGOs in Brazil
http://www.abong.org.br/
Comprehensive list of NGOs in Brazil; searches can be performed by name, region, or state of the Federation; information is in Portuguese.
Women's Rights in Latin America
http://www.derechos.org/nizkor/la/ong.html
List of national CLADEMs working for women's rights in 16 Latin American countries; information is in Spanish.
http://www.arablaw.com/
Links to international and national organizations working in the area of human rights in several Middle Eastern countries.
Middle East Children's Alliance
http://www.mecaforpeace.org/
List of recommended web links to Middle East NGOs focused on the welfare of Near Eastern Children.
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