PILA

Public Interest Law Association

Ohio Northern University

Pettit College of Law

 

RESOURCES:

 

ABA Law School Public Interest & Pro Bono Program Directory :

 

Provides current information on law school public interest and pro bono programs and curricula.

 

 

Action Without Borders:

 

 

Equal Justice Works:

 

 

Just Advocates:

 

 

National Fair Housing Advocate:

 

 

National Legal Aid and Defender Association:

 

 

 

ONU Law Career Services:

 

 

 

Pro Bono Institute:

 

 

 

Public Service Law Network Worldwide:

 

An excellent resource site for nonprofit sector jobs and internships, with over 40,000 worldwide organizations represented.

 

Equal Justice Works, formerly NAPIL, was founded in 1986 by law students with the goal of funding programs to bring justice to low-income individuals and families.

 

This site contains a list of some private law firms in the US that specialize in public interest cases.

 

This site lists positions with organizations and governmental agencies dealing with fair housing issues.

 

Opportunities for law school graduates in civil legal services organizations, defender organizations and other public interest organizations are listed. This site is searchable by state.

 

The Office of Career Services can provide helpful information on finding the right Public Interest internship or job. Information is also available on the annual Public Interest Summer Fellowship.

 

A non-profit organization at Georgetown University Law Center, the Institute is dedicated to identifying and developing innovative approaches to assist underprivileged groups gain access to legal assistance.

 

Sponsored by the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), this site provides a comprehensive listing of public interest organizations and public interest opportunities available for students and graduates.