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PSLawNet’s Resource Page Has Been Updated and Expanded

PSLawNet’s resource page for public interest law students searching for summer funding is newly updated and expanded.  Detailed information on over 50 funding opportunities is available.  Many deadlines are approaching!  Check out the website for additional information.  

Open Society Foundations, Open Society Justice Initiative Seeks two Litigation Fellows

Application deadline: January 1, 2012 The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To achieve this mission, the Foundations seek to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights. On a local level, the Open Society […]

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Offers Varied Opportunities for Women

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a nationwide network to the advancement of education. To this day, AAUW continues to break through barriers to improve educational opportunities for women and girls. Learn how AAUW makes a difference through research, publications, leadership programs, and as one of the world’s largest sources of funding to […]

The Peggy Browning Fund Fellowship Program Application Deadline is January 13th!

2012 Summer Fellowships: Funded positions in labor-related organizations throughout theUnited States. 2012-2013 School-Year Fellowship: 1 funded part-time position in Chicago Information available on the website. Please note:  The application process has changed this year. Students can now apply online through the website. Application deadline: January 13, 2012  

Internship for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Rights Lawyer (6 months)

Deadline for application: 3 January 2012 For over 25 years, INTERIGHTS has played a leading role in promoting human rights through the use of international and comparative law through strategic litigation and a range of complementary capacity building activities, working with lawyers, judges and civil society partners worldwide. INTERIGHTS currently focuses its activities in Africa, […]

The Foreign Policy Association has a Career Center

The Foreign Policy Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring the American public to learn more about the world. Founded in 1918, FPA serves as a catalyst for developing awareness, understanding of, and providing informed opinions on global issues. Through its balanced, nonpartisan programs and publications, the FPA encourages citizens to participate in the […]

PILnet Offers Unpaid Internships in Public Interest Advocacy and Human Rights in Europe and Asia

PILnet offers unpaid internships for students willing to gain experience in the promotion of public interest advocacy and human rights in Europe and Asia. Internships are normally ten to twelve weeks in length, 40 hours a week, and are offered in the spring (February to May), summer (June to August), and fall (September to November) […]

NACDL Diversity Task Force 2012 Summer Law Fellowships in Criminal Defense

The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) is seeking up to five (5) Minority Law Fellows to match with exceptional, experienced, criminal defense attorney members for up to eight (8) weeks working in a criminal defense law practice. The purpose of the fellowship is to advance diversity in the criminal defense community by giving […]

Fulbright Public Policy Fellowships — Deadline: February 1, 2012

The Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship, a component of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, will be inaugurated in academic year 2012-13.  The Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship will allow fellows to serve in professional placements in foreign government ministries or institutions and gain hands-on public sector experience in participating foreign countries while simultaneously carrying out an academic research/study project. […]

PSLawNet Updated its Summer Funding Page

PSLawNet added new resources. You can check out the updated summer funding resources page here. Also, make sure to check the career fairs page for fast-approaching 2012 fairs! You can also read the PSLawNet Blog for updated information.