General Legal

General Public Interest Job Sites

• 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.
• PSJD
  PSJD (formerly PSLawNet) is the online clearinghouse for law students and lawyers to connect with public interest opportunities and information on public interest careers.
• University of Michigan Law School – Public Interest Careers
  The University of Michigan Law School offers a complete and informative site, offering public interest advising, summer and term-time opportunities, and funding information.
• National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA)
  Jobs in legal services, public defender offices, private public interest firms, nonprofits and academia. Searchable by job type and state.
• OneJustice
  OneJustice engages all segments of the legal community and is working to expand the resources to serve the low-income Californians who turn to OneJustice legal services nonprofits to access life’s most basic necessities.
• JACK
  Jobs and Careers for the Kennedy School (contact OPIA at opia@law.harvard.edu for login information)

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General Nonprofit Job Sites

• Care 2 Make a Difference
  Lists progressive policy job openings
• 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 Job Source
  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.
• 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 Public Service Initiatives and 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.
• 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.
• PSJD – Federal Government Resources
  The PSJD Resource Center offers a Federal Legal Employment Opportunities Guide and information on Careers in Federal Government.
• RCJobs.com
  Roll Call, resource for Capitol Hill news and information since 1955. Employment site includes public and private sector jobs.
• 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.
• USAJOBS – Pathways for Students and Recent Graduates to Federal Careers
  The Pathways Programs offer clear paths to Federal internships for students from high school through post-graduate school and to careers for recent graduates, and provide meaningful training and career development opportunities for individuals who are at the beginning of their Federal service.
• 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 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

• 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.
• 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

• The Fletcher School (Tufts University) International Organizations Listing
• International Affairs Network
  Annotated list of links to sites on international affairs, human rights, development, and more.
• 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.
• 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.
• EurActiv
  EU news and policy debates across languages.

• EuroBrussels
  Jobs in European Affairs Database.

• 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.
• 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
• PSJD – Finding and Funding International Public Service Opportunities
  This section of PSJD (formerly PSLawNet) 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 Commission
• ReliefWeb: Humanitarian Vacancies
  This site primarily contains non-legal job opportunities, but several legal jobs are included.

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Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs)

• Delegation of the European Court of Human Rights
• European Court of Human Rights (job recruitment/vacancy website)
• IFLANET: A Primer on Multi-National Organizations
• International Criminal Court (ICC)
  Link to the ICC’s recruitment page.
• 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)
• Jobs with the U.N. and Inter-Governmental Organizations
• Organization for American States
• Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
  Link to the OECD’s career page.
• Stanford University – Jonsson Library of Government Documents
  Links to search engines for research on IGOs and NGOs.
• 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 Careers Portal
  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 Areas

Children’s Rights

HLS Children’s Specialty Guide

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Civil Rights /Civil Liberties

• Impact Fund’s mid-week jobs bulletin
  It features postings from firms and legal non-profits with a civil rights focus at all experience levels: fellowships to senior attorneys.  There’s no geographic focus but as the org is based in CA, so are many of the posts.
• 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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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

• African Development Bank
• Asian Development Bank
• 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.
• InterAction NGO Job Board
  Offers job postings for people seeking paid or volunteer positions — in the U.S. and abroad — with international relief and development agencies.
• European Bank of Reconstruction & Development
• Global Policy Forum
  The Global Policy Forum offers internships. Its website provides information on NGOs, globalization, and international development.
• Inter-American Development Bank
• International Development Law
  The official site of the international Development Law Organization provides listings of vacancies within the organization.
• Centre for International Sustainable Development Law
  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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Labor/Employment Law

• Union Jobs Clearinghouse

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Public Administration

• Public Administration – American Society for Public Administration

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Environmental Law

• 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

• American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Immigration Detainee Pro Bono Opportunities Guide

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Human Rights Law

• African Human Rights NGOs
  This comprehensive site provides detailed organization information from a study conducted in 1994. Contact information may not be current.
• 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

• Campaign 2020 Job Boards and Contacts

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Legal Services

• Jobsgopublic.com
• Lawhelp.org
• Legal Services Corporation
• National Legal Aid & Defender Association

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Pro Bono

• Probono.net
• ABAStanding 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.

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Women’s Rights

• 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. The 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

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