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NEW AMERICORPS JD OPENINGS – JULY DEADLINE

The AmeriCorps JD program has some additional slots available to start this month. Through AmeriCorps JD, law students focusing on any area of civil public interest law can earn a $1,175 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. AmeriCorps JD is also an exciting way to get connected to the various resources that Equal Justice Works offers to […]

Heritage Health and Housing, Inc. Fellowship

Please see below for the Fellowship Opportunity with a 501(c)(3). Position Type:   Fellowships (3 months to 1 year, Pro Bono Opportunities) Employer:           Heritage Health and Housing (New York, NY) Contact:               Adam Herbst Job Title:             Legal Fellow Description: Heritage Health and Housing is offering an unpaid legal fellowship opportunity as a way for recent law graduates […]

New York Lawyers For The Public Interest, Inc. Seeks Legal Director

New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) seeks a dynamic Legal Director with exceptional experience in and strong commitment to social justice advocacy to provide strategic leadership for its programs. For nearly 40 years, NYLPI has been a leading civil rights advocate for marginalized New Yorkers. These communities define our work; they shape our […]

American Federation of Labor – Congress of Industrial Organizations Seeks National Community Engagement Development Coordinator – South Region

Temporary – Fund position, not to exceed three (3) years.  Overview of Responsibilities: The National Community Engagement Development Coordinator will develop and implement plans to build the capacity of state federations and local councils to establish and sustain effective relationships with community-based organizations around a shared vision for building power for working people in their […]

Fellowship – For Lawyers from English-Speaking Countries of the Caribbean

Venue of Fellowship: Executive Secretariat of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) of the Organization of American States (OAS).  Address:  1889 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006 Deadline to present applications:  May 2, 2014 Start and End Dates:  July 1, 2014 – May 31, 2015 Length of the Fellowship:  11 months Objective: To provide an […]

Only One Week Left! 2014-2015 Reproductive Justice – HIV Fellowship Application Deadline May 7, 2014

LSRJ is now accepting applications for two RJ-HIV Fellow positions for the 2014-15 fellowship year at two leading organizations working at the intersection of HIV and reproductive justice: SisterLove in Atlanta, GA or Positive Women’s Network- USA in Oakland, CA. LSRJ seeks applications from current 3Ls and recent law school graduates to work as a […]

NELP Immigrant Employment Rights Staff Attorney Opening – SPLC Atlanta Office

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) seeks an attorney to join its Immigrant Justice Project office in Atlanta, Georgia. The SPLC is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. The Immigrant Justice Project works on cases involving the rights of immigrants in nine southern […]

The Global Network of Women Peacebuilders Seeks Interns for the Period May – December 2014 (flexible – 6 months)

The intern will be required to track policy deliberations on the UNSCRs on Women, Peace and Security; post 2015 development agenda, CEDAW and other international laws, relevant to women and peace building.   Deadline:         Open until filled  Location:         New York  Organization:   GNWP  The Global Network of Women […]

The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) PeaceWomen Program Offers a United Nations (UN) Security Council Monitor (SCM) Research Fellowship Through Their New York City UN Office

The fellow attends and monitors Security Council debates and related events, writes policy analysis, posts monitoring information on the website, and provides PeaceWomen staff with information allowing timely and relevant interventions or advocacy with UN Member States.  Deadline:             April 25, 2014  Location:             New York  Organization:      PeaceWomen The Women’s International League for Peace […]

Make Every Woman Count Wants Interns to Advocate for Women’s Rights in Africa

Make Every Woman Count is seeking interns who are motivated and passionate to advocate for women’s rights in Africa and ready to take initiative on new programs with strong knowledge and understanding of social media campaigning.  Deadline:           April 28, 2014  Location:            Home-based  Organization:    Make Every Woman Count Make Every Woman Count is seeking interns who […]