Certain substantive areas have a nuanced job search process and area-specific resources. If you are interested in an internship or career in public interest law firms, government, or international public interest law, consult our guidance for those specific areas.
Public Interest Firms
Public interest and plaintiffs' law firms are mission-driven private law practices that focus on litigation to address issues of social and economic justice and vindicate the rights of those harmed by corporate and government wrongdoers. Our guides will help you navigate opportunities with these firms.
- Public Interest/Civil Rights Law Firms: FAQs
- Chart of Public Interest/Civil Rights Law Firms—updated on a rolling basis, so check back regularly.
- National Plaintiffs' Law Association Job Board
- Private Public Interest and Plaintiffs' Firm Guide—from Harvard Law School with support from Columbia Law School.
- Email List— Sign up for updates from Columbia Law School career advisers on public interest and plaintiffs' firm hiring and related events. For Columbia Law School students and alumni only.
Government
If you are interested in a job or internship in the government sector, review these resources for more information and job postings.
- Government Job Search Basics
- Arizona Guide: This guide offers comprehensive information on and postings for postgraduate honors programs and federal, state, and local government internships.
In addition to the Arizona Guide referenced above, these websites feature government job postings:
- Usajobs.gov contains a nearly complete list of federal government jobs (not just legal jobs). Some listings may not qualify for LRAP.
- Roll Call Jobs features jobs in government affairs, lobbying, and other positions with organizations that work with the federal government.
International Public Interest Law
If you are interested in working in international public interest law, refer to our guides below that explain the search process, which varies from the domestic job search.