Public Interest Job Search Resources
Public interest law spans a wide variety of practice areas and settings, but shares the common goal of providing legal services to under-represented populations and issues. Loyola encourages students and alumni to incorporate public interest work into their career plans whether it is as a pro bono opportunity or working in the public interest community. The Office of Career Services hopes the following information is useful to you in this effort.
LINKS TO PUBLIC INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS
Links to the websites of various public interest organizations.
GETTING PUBLIC INTEREST EXPERIENCE DURING LAW SCHOOL
Opportunities to incorporate public interest and government work into your academic career and gain valuable skills and experience.
SAMPLE PUBLIC INTEREST RESUMES & COVER LETTERS
This handout offers a specific job posting followed by a resume and cover letter that have been tailored to apply to the position.
GOOD/BETTER SAMPLE COVER LETTERS
This handout offers a cover letter written for a specific position (the "good" cover letter), incorporates track changes, and gives a final product (the "better" cover letter).
GETTING (AND GIVING) THE MOST IN YOUR SUMMER INTERNSHIP
An article from PSLawNet on how to maximize your summer internship experience from Deb Ellis, Assistant Dean for Public Service at NYU School of Law.
PUBLIC INTEREST SUMMER PROGRAMS & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities to receive fudning for otherwise unpaid public interest internships.
FELLOWSHIPS & FUNDING FOR POST-GRADUATE PUBLIC INTEREST OPPORTUNITIES
Information for students interested in applying for post-graduate fellowships.
PUBLIC INTEREST CAREER PLANNING (PDF)
This document contains basic background information on careers in public service, job search tips, and an extensive list of resources and programs.
PILI INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Information regarding the Public Interest Law Initiative's summer internship opportunities.
Rule 711 of the Illinois Supreme Court allows law students to engage in the limited practice of law, under the supervision of a licensed attorney, subject to several conditions.
STUDENT DEBT RELIEF
Information on debt relief programs for those who pursue public interest careers.
LOYOLA'S LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Information regarding Loyola's loan repayment assistance program for alums working in the public sector.
MIDWEST PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CAREER CONFERENCE
A public interest and government job fair hosted by the schools of the Chicago Area Law School Consortium.
PSLAWNET
An online resource connecting public interest law job seekers with their ideal opportunities.
PRO BONO RESOURCES
Resources and information on pro bono and volunteer opportunities.
