Public interest job resouces

Public Interest Jobs

Overview

Open to 2Ls and 3Ls.
Public interest employers rarely have the funding to do expansive fall recruiting. Instead they rely on the initiative of the job seekers.
They seek students who have the passion and compassion for providing representation to the underserved.
Even though some of the summer jobs are not paid, they still can be very competitive. Don't assume that public interest jobs are a "backup" if you can't find another job. Plan early.
Public Interest lawyers have the highest job satisfaction of all practicing lawyers.

How to Find a Public Interest Job

The EJW Job Fair, held this year on October 19th and 20th, has over 200 public interest and public service employers participate. Open to 2Ls and 3Ls.
Public Service Law Network lists jobs and organization throughout the US and the world.
National Legal Aid & Defender Association Job Search
Lists positions in civil legal services; defender, probono, and public interest organizations; public interest law firms; and academia.
Public Interest Clearinghouse
Comprehensive listing of summer grants, fellowships, and CA legal services orgs.
National Immigration Project
A variety of immigration and related jobs are listed. Join the student listserv.