International Public Interest Handbooks
The Law For Change Public Interest Law Handbook
Have you ever felt like you wanted to make change but that the options just didn’t exist? Or are you sick of working on hard legal issues without seeing them connect with real people and real issues? This handbook is for you. It’s our best attempt to outline the opportunities that exist for young lawyers and law students to apply their legal skills to make a difference.
International Handbooks and Opportunities
Universities from Australia and the US are great sources of information about international legal opportunities. They are not as tailored to New Zealand students so some of the content will be less relevant to you. Use them to get a feel for the area of law and find tips on how to apply for jobs in the area. The specific opportunities may also be relevant if you’re keen to work overseas: there are great chances to do work in US and they’ll often be delighted to hear from an international applicant. The following handbooks could be a great place to start:
Monash International Legal Careers Guide
Harvard – Public International Development Career guide
Harvard – Careers in Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Harvard – Environmental-Trail-Guide
Yale – International Public Interest Law
Finding and Funding International Opps Guide
Yale – Opportunities with International Tribunals and Foreign Courts
Wayne State University – Internet resource guide
Harvard – Quick Guide to Working on Political Campaigns (with a US focus)