Using federal law as a model, the book describes and illustrates the formal rules and informal practices governing prosecutors and defense attorneys at each state of the process from the decision to charge to disposition by trial or plea. This book was written to bridge the gap between the literature available to students interested in criminal procedure doctrine and/or the practice of criminal law. In addition, this book was recommended by a UB Law student who thought it would be very helpful to first-year law students who may be spending their first-year summer in a prosecutor’s office (state or federal).

This survey studied loan and scholarship programs at 243 law schools, both American Bar Association-accredited and non-accredited institutions. Details law school LRAP administrative structures, benefits and funding sources. Includes LRAP alternatives such as: State-sponsored LRAPs, which is available on the American Bar Association website at: www.abanet.org/legalservices/lrap/state/stateprograms.html; and federal government departments and agencies that offer LRAP assistance to qualifying employees. For a list of agencies, go to: www.opm.gov/oca/pay/studentloan/html/fy03Report.pdf. Also, many public interest employers and fellowship programs offer LRAP benefits to qualifying employees. For a list of some organizations, go to the Legal Services Corporation website at www.lri.lsc.gov/sitepages/management/management_lrap.htm.

Through a partnership with New York University School of Law and pro bono coordinators at firms across the country, this guide brings over 100 descriptions of the inner workings of these firms’ pro bono programs. Addresses such issues as typical pro bono assignments, recent pro bono clients, special training and supervision for pro bono cases, and average number of hours devoted to pro bono work. A must-have for all law students and lawyers who feel a legal career is not complete without giving back to those in need.

This guide includes profiles of 50 of the top employers in the government and nonprofit sector – focusing on the federal government and nonprofit organizations that focus exclusively on legal issues. Each of the profiles contain locations, major department/practices, stats, uppers and downers, salary, employment contact, the scoop, and getting hired. Additionally, some profiles feature quotes from surveys and interviews with employees about the culture, pay, hours, training and other issues relevant to job seekers.

This guide is meant to help interested law students find internships that will help them incorporate their passion for reproductive rights into a broader legal career. Contains listings for legal internships and fellowships at over 70 non-profit organizations across the country. Their approaches range from local grassroots education and state court litigation to federal policy advocacy and analysis of international legal norms.

This publication is ideal for students looking for public defender internships and post-graduation jobs. The Handbook has two main sections: FAQ's about the hiring process for
internships and permanent jobs, with very specific examples of simulations
and hypothetical questions; a listing and brief description (e.g.,
application process, training provided, etc.) of the major public defender
offices that regularly hire post-graduate attorneys. The Handbook also includes an appendix with very specific examples of hypothetical interview questions.

In September 2010, NALP conducted a brief, national anonymous survey to assess the status of the current public interest legal employment market. The survey sought responses concerning: recent law student and law graduate hiring; hiring expectations for the immediate future; and employer advice for job applicants competing in today’s market. The public interest employment market is large and amorphous. Respondents to this survey represent a relatively small cohort with respect to the vast number of employers. Nevertheless, this snapshot view of the public interest employment market is an important and useful initial step in developing a more data-driven understanding of the public interest hiring climate.

This report describes the extraordinary response to the greater New York legal community to the tragic events of 9/11. It is hoped that the report will also inform and educate the legal community and the general population about the important societal contributions made by lawyers through their pro bono and public service efforts; and inspire future public service by lawyers and law students by demonstrating how their skills and talents can be used in a pro bono effort to help others.

This pamphlet explains how public service internships can be skills and career builders even for students not ultimately pursuing public service careers. Also discusses the breadth of opportunities (including government options), seeking and finding opportunities, funding internships, and making the experience a success.

Summary of organizations with addresses and telephone numbers. Indexed by agency, program, and service.

Describes more than 400 dispute resolution service centers in the U.S., Canada, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

Describes more than 700 groups and publications addressing issues from racial discrimination to civil disobedience to international law. Contains organization addresses and phone numbers as well as subject, federal agency, and geographical indexes. A must if you are interested in public interest law or, more specifically, human rights work.

Includes various types of information on public interest organizations. Chapters on legal aid and public defender offices; national and international organizations; courts.

Contains a number of accounts from lawyers who practice in a variety of public interest settings.

A comprehensive resource for public interest advisors and career services professionals who work with public interest-minded students. The Guide provides an overview of the public interest and public sector employment landscapes, counseling best practices, tips on advising fellowship applicants and administering pro bono programs.

A bar leader's handbook on pro bono.

Provides key information on 250 leading public interest and public policy organizations.

Chapters include types of public service settings and practices; myths and personal narratives; job search strategies; resume/cover letters; networking and informational interviewing; interview tips; financing summer public interest work; post-graduate fellowships, federal honors programs and entrepreneurial grants. Also, lists a directory of public interest and government employers (cause specific and government).

Ideal resource for attorneys looking to transition from the private to the public and government sectors. Contains information on the public interest job market, tips for how to market oneself to public interest employers, and a step-by-step guide to networking and interviewing.

Collection of essays representing an ambitious response to questions about the public service role of large law firms.

Describes the reality of the practice and the issues that public defenders face. Very readable.

This site will link volunteers with national, regional and local pro bono opportunities.

This blog posts news and ideas in the field of pro bono.

Maintains a website that lists internship and employment opportunities in capital defense offices.

Funded by the Leadership Institute, this site connects politically-minded law students with quality internships and both traditional and nontraditional legal careers. This free website provides students and alumni with opportunities within Capitol Hill, trade associations and the non-profit sector. Students can log-on to create a professional profile and search for jobs; employers can post their own job announcements, search for qualified candidates and contact registered job seekers directly.

An online resource for finding volunteer opportunities in communities across the U.S. Managed by the Corporation for National and Community Service.

(Formerly NAPIL) Site lists public interest jobs and opportunities for attorneys and law students including the Equal Justice Works Fellowships, Americorps Legal Fellowships and Summer Corps Programs. Provides general information about Equal Justice Works, public interest calendar, events, publications, resources, student organizing and member services. The Student Debt Relief section provides a wealth of information on the numerous issues surrounding the acquisition of debt and debt management both during and after law school. Includes links to the most up-to-date student debt relief resources, such as the new Loan Repayment Assistance Programs (LRAPs) and Loan Forgiveness Programs, Employer-Based and State-Based LRAPs, as well as the free Student Debt Relief Webinars offered throughout the year. Password for Members Only Content is: justice20.

This online resource is a link to a network of more than 250 Hands On Action Centers, both national and international where you can find volunteer projects and programs, get trained to become a volunteer leader, or use your professional skills to get a local nonprofit organization on track.

OPIA publishes a series of guides that offer advice on all aspects of the career planning process, from the beginning to think about your options through the interview and negotiating process and even how to make the most of your experience in the job. They also offer a series of guides on specialty areas within public interest law, ranging from civil rights and civil liberties law to work in private public interest firms. All their specialty career guides (PDF) are free and available for printing to the public.

Heather has contributed to student debt relief policy for the House Education Committee and others in Congress, and has dedicated her professional efforts to advancing public service loan forgiveness which allows recent graduates to dedicate their careers to the greater good. Heather leads efforts to establish and expand debt relief programs and to inform borrowers, schools, and employers about how to benefit from available debt relief programs. She offers free educational resources and presentations, and posts student debt relief announcements and important news on her website and blog.

Great directory of nonprofit and volunteering resources, with information provided by 20,000 organizations in 150 countries. Links nonprofit job seekers with a wide variety of organizations across the US. These groups range in size and scope from the Amnesty International, the International Rescue Committee and the Foundation Center, to OMB Watch, the HIV Law Project and the Southeast Bronx Neighborhood Centers. This site is not focused on opportunities exclusively for lawyers or law students, but there are listings that could use someone with a legal education. An especially good site for post-graduate job listings. Searchable by subject matter, country, type of position and other categories. Also, features Job Alert, which job seekers receive a daily email message with links to new job openings added to the site in the previous 24 hours.

Supports people at the outset of their careers in law, medicine or other professions. Fellows develop innovative and effective criminal justice projects within existing nonprofits or government agencies.

Provides detailed contact and biographical information for executives and staff at the leading foundations, universities, museums and other nonprofit organizations (including medical institutions). Published semiannually in one volume. Subscription required.

Describes volunteer positions available to students interested in public interest or pro bono work. The Law Students in Action Project (LSAP) is an Equal Justice Works/AmeriCorps program of Legal Assistance of Western New York. LAWNY serve the residents of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga, Tompkins, Wayne and Yates counties through seven staffed offices in Bath, Elmira, Geneva, Ithaca, Jamestown, Olean and Rochester. LSAP offers semester and winter and spring break internships, as well as a Summer Associate Program. LSAP also offers many projects which allow students to gain legal experience and build their resume without the commitment of a full semester and, in many cases, without having to commute. Whether you are looking for an immediate opening or are planning ahead for next semester or the summer, LSAP offers opportunities in a wide variety of legal topics. For more information visit the LSAP website.

A program which provides qualified law students and recent law school graduates with free access to some of the most popular sources available within the LexisNexis research system.

Good site for post-graduate jobs in civil legal services organizations, defender organizations and some other public interest organizations. Searchable by state.

The "Defender Contacts," section provides a link to the Federal Public & Community Defender Directory (PDF).

This online service provides resources for pro bono and legal services attorneys and others working to assist low income or disadvantaged clients.

A nonpartisan, nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that serves as the voice in Washington for its 150,000 members. Founded in 1971, Public Citizen fights for public health and safety, champions corporate and government accountability, and campaigns for fair trade, clean and safe energy, and consumer rights. Site lists job openings and internship opportunities. Available positions may include Lobbyist, Health Care Lobbyist, Legislative & Research Assistant, Legislative Counsel and Policy Specialist. Internships are offered in their various offices and divisions.

An online clearinghouse for law students and lawyers to connect with public interest opportunities and information on public interest careers. Opportunities including internships (fall, spring and summer), postgraduate fellowships, and a wide variety of permanent positions are listed on the Site. PSJD also includes over 11,000 organizational profiles for nonprofit, government and other public interest employers spanning the globe. Registered users may search the database, flag and store opportunities for later viewing, receive email alerts with newly posted opportunities, and apply directly for opportunities on PSJD; to register, click on the Job Seekers link and follow the instructions. The Resource Center includes the Career Central, Postgraduate Fellowships, International Resources, Government Careers, Funding a Debt, and Public Service in Canada sections, providing opportunities, information, and links to additional resources.

Awards 25 fellowships per year to graduating law students and outgoing judicial clerks. Fellows provide legal services to the poor, elderly, homeless and disabled, as well as those deprived of their human rights or civil rights. Fellows have also worked on issues concerning economic development and community renewal.

For those interested in nonprofit and university development.

A community of progressive law teachers working for justice, diversity and academic excellence. Every year, the Society of American Law Teachers (SALT) sponsors three public interest/social justice retreats for students, practitioners and law professors, each designed to help create and maintain communities of lawyers and scholars committed to lawyering for social justice.

Information and connections to complete a job search in the association/nonprofit arena. Positions listed are pre-dominantly non-legal but may be of interest for those seeking non-traditional careers. Also, links to other sites and research materials that will aid you in your job search.

Professional Opportunities section of The Chronicle of Philanthropy – the newspaper of the non-profit world. New job openings at non-profit organizations are posted here weekly, along with news and information invaluable for those pursuing careers in philanthropy.

A small non-profit organization that provides research, consultative services, analysis and assessment, publications, and training to a broad range of legal audiences.

The organization offers a variety of online services to support a community of nonprofit, volunteer and business leaders committed to civic engagement. This site lets you enter a zip code and your interests and provides a listing of possibilities.

Lists their internship programs which are offered in the spring, summer and fall.

Lists current job openings for students and attorneys with legal services agencies in New York State.

here are a variety of written materials available to the public to assist job seekers. Their guides are in-depth discussions of career areas or programs. All of these publications are updated annually. Here are some that focus on public interest: Criminal Prosecution; Opportunities with International Tribunes and Foreign Courts; Public Interest Fellowships, Volume I; Public Interest Careers.

Directory of organizations, both government and private, which enforce and monitor civil rights litigation. Lists federal, state, and local agencies; women's organizations.

CSO no longer purchases this Guide in hard copy. However, the website contains listings for 200-300 fellowship opportunities. These include organization- and project-based fellowships, including fellowships in government and academia. If you are considering a project-based fellowship, note that public interest organizations that would like to host fellows post on PSLawNet as “Fellowship Sponsors.” Please note that login access is required to view the fellowship postings. Additionally, the Fellowship Application Deadline Calendar is available at http://pslawnet.org/applicationdeadlinecalendar.

Includes tips for job hunting in an international arena, tips for preparing a resume to send abroad for international public interest or human rights positions; sample international resumes; international public services opportunities in US government; international public service opportunities in the courts and related organizations; international non-profits and non-governmental organizations; international study opportunities (summer and LLM); and international public interest resources (books, guides and fellowship information).