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Physicians for Human Rights in Massachusetts Seeks Director of Development

Physicians for Human Rights (“PHR”), an international human rights advocacy organization, is seeking a creative and experienced Director of Development to design, articulate and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the organization.  This position offers an exciting opportunity for the incumbent to partner with leadership and play a central role in developing PHR’s full fund-raising […]

Attend The People’s Law Conference on March 23rd!

March 23-24, 2012 Join law students from across the deep South for a two-day conference that roots the practice and study of law in social justice principles and experience. This conference will highlight the struggles of peoples and communities who are neglected and criminalized in casebooks and law classrooms, including communities of color, immigrants, and […]

The NAACP is Accepting Applications to its 2012 Law Fellow Program

The NAACP is currently accepting applications to its 2012 Law Fellow Program. For more information and downloadable application, please visit the NAACP’s website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tonya Farmer. Completed application packets must be received or postmarked no later than March 16, 2012.

HOPE Public Interest News for Week of February 20, 2012

Please read below for upcoming events on campus, opportunities in the community, and other announcements:  Events on Campus: Monday, February 20th, Housing Class: The Elephant in the Room, 6 pm, Glasgow Lecture Hall: The Office of Civic and Community Engagement invites you to the next event in its Focus on Affordable Housing Initiative. Dr Wilkins, […]

HOPE Public Interest News for Week of February 13, 2012

Please read below for upcoming events on campus, opportunities in the community, and other announcements.  Events on Campus Monday, February 13th, Ethics Film Series: Made In India, 6:15 pm, Cosford Cinema: Winner of the Jury Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 2011 Florida Film Festival, this is the first documentary film to convey the […]

Social Justice Institute Fellowship in International Human Rights

Start Date: September 1, 2012 Location: New York City  Description:  The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) is a non-profit legal and educational organization dedicated to advancing and protecting the rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Universal  Declaration of Human Rights. Founded in 1966 by attorneys who represented civil rights movements in the […]

Social Justice Institute Fellowship in Guantánamo Global Justice Initiative

Start Date: September 1, 2012  Location: New York City  Description:  The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) is a non-profit legal and educational organization dedicated to advancing and protecting the rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Founded in 1966 by attorneys who represented civil rights movements in the […]

Social Justice Institute Fellowship in Government Misconduct/Racial Justice

Start Date: September 1, 2012  Location: New York City  Description:   The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) is a non-profit legal and educational organization dedicated to advancing and protecting the rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Founded in 1966 by attorneys who represented civil rights movements in the […]

ABA Justice Defenders Program

The Justice Defenders Program identifies experienced attorneys to provide pro bono assistance to human rights defenders who are the subject of retaliation for their advocacy efforts. Volunteer legal experts can become involved in a variety of ways, including by providing legal assistance to local counsel or observing a trial.  There are projects for attorneys willing […]

Read About The 10 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make While Interviewing at Public Interest Law Career Fairs

Lauren Burke is the co-founder of Atlas: DIY, developing immigrant youth, and the immigration attorney at the New York Asian Women’s Center. Lauren is a former Skadden Fellow at The Door, where she worked with Chinese child survivors of human trafficking. Since graduating from NYU Law in 2009, she has worked with over thirty law […]