Public Interest/Government
Links to Public Interest Websites
1. Illinois Public Interest Organizations
http://www.illinoislegaladvocate.org
http://www.illinoisprobono.org
http://www.chicagohomeless.org
http://www.equipforequality.org
http://www.heartlandalliance.org
http://www.immigrantjustice.org
http://www.rapevictimadvocates.org
2. National Public Interest Websites
http://www.equaljusticeworks.org
A private, non-profit corporation established by Congress in 1974 to assure equal access to justice. This website features jobs located at the Legal Services Corporation.
National Legal Aid and Defender Association. The "jobs" section of the NLADA website includes positions in civil legal services, defender organizations, and public interest law firms, and academia.
http://www.opportunityknocks.org
Opportunity NOCs. This is a non-profit organization that features classifieds, which can be searched by region or state as well as links to regional sites. Opportunity NOCs also has job search process information, such as how to write a resume and articles on interviewing.
National Legal Center for the Public Interest http://www.nlcpi.org/
3. International Public Interest Websites
listing of non-profits jobs and internships worldwide
http://www.lawyerswithoutborders.org
A global association of lawyers dedicated to the promotion and protection of human justice via pro bono service
One World Job-features positions with organizations protecting the environment, fostering development, and assisting with relief efforts worldwide.
http://www.pslawnet.org/content/index.php?pid=46
Finding and Funding International Public Service Opportunities
