Interested in Working Abroad? Check out PSJD’s International Public Interest Law Resources
Did you know PSJD has a section in our Resource Center focused entirely on international careers? Well, we do – and it could help you get started on your journey to making a global impact in public interest law.
For advice on how to start an international development career, the Guide on International Development: Public Service Careers and Opportunities is a good place to begin research. This guide provides real-world accounts on working in the international field, and you can search for employers through a comprehensive directory of international organizations.
If you’re interesting in working with the United Nations, there are great tips in PSJD’s Jobs with the UN & International Organizations: A Brief Guide. Created for NALP/PSJD by the New York University Public Interest Law Center, this guide offers advice on how to pursue a broad array of legal careers on the international stage. Also, you can view a webinar on Landing a Job at the United Nations, presented by Akua Akea, the Director of Public Interest Advising at Yale Law, and Sara Rakita, Associate Director of NYU Law School’s Public Interest Law Center.
Last, but certainly not least, you have to figure out a way to fund your work abroad! For help with financing an international public interest position, check out the “Finding and Funding International Public Interest Opportunities” page. This guide proves useful background info and recommendations for students and attorneys embarking on international public interest careers.