If you are interested in public interest work, many web resources are available to help you begin your search. Opportunities available within the United States are listed here.
http://www.mnjustice.org
The Minnesota Justice Foundation site lists legal internships and volunteer opportunities in MN.
http://www.PSLawNet.org
A network of over 180 law schools and over 11,000 law-related public interest organizations in the US and worldwide. An online database that provides a comprehensive clearinghouse of public interest organizations and opportunities for lawyers and law students.
http://www.nlada.org
The job section of the NLADA site includes positions in civil legal services, defender organizations, pro bono and public interest organizations, public interest law firms and academia. This site is the best site for post-graduate jobs in civil legal services organizations and defender organizations. Searchable by state.
http://www.idealist.org
A comprehensive listing of public service positions, both legal and non-legal, in over 140 countries. An especially good site for post-graduate job listings. Searchable by subject matter, country, type of position and other categories.
http://www.foundationcenter.org
Provides information about every foundation in the country. Much of this information is free, but some of it is for paying subscribers only. Job corner contains database of job openings in foundations, corporate grant makers, and other nonprofit organizations. Searchable by type of employer and region.
http://us.oneworld.net
A global information network of news and media. Has a job database with national and international opportunities, though not all are legal jobs.
http://www.tlpj.org
Formerly known as Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, Public Justice touts themselves as America’s public interest law firm. They work closely with the Public Justice Foundation, and have headquarters in Washington D.C. and a West Coast Office in Oakland, California. Job openings listed.
http://cgi2.www.law.umich.edu/_JobNet
An online database from University of Michigan Law School. Access granted after agreeing to terms of use.
http://goodworksfirst.org
A national directory of social change organizations to present alternatives to traditional corporate employment. Part of essential.org, founded by Ralph Nader.
http://www.law.harvard.edu/students/opia/details.php?id=section&toc=Job%20Resources
Maintained by Harvard Law School, a list of all the online resources/links offered to students, which can be accessed without passwords.
http://www.gothamgazette.com/classifieds
Gotham Gazette Classifieds, an online listing of public service jobs in New York City, including many law-related jobs.
http://ccrjustice.org/job-internship
The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) is a non-profit legal and educational organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. May have national or international job opportunities available.
http://www.elaw.org
This site lists organizations (under partners) worldwide that do environmental work. Also, ELAW offers volunteer, internship and pro bono opportunities under get involved.
http://www.fairhousing.com
Lists positions with organizations and governmental agencies dealing with fair housing issues.
http://www.unsystem.org
This site is a portal to web sites of the United Nations, its programs, funds and specialized agencies. It includes links to key projects and constituent UN organizations.