Visit https://www.psjd.org to learn more about a career in public interest law.
Use the NALP Directory of Legal Employers (https://www.nalpdirectory.com) to search for employers by location, employer type, practice areas, and other criteria.
Visit the following Web sites for job listings:
- http://www.nlada.org/job-board
- https://careers.aila.org/jobseekers
- https://www.naccchildlaw.org/networking
- https://www.americanbar.org/careercenter
- https://www.nela.org
- https://www.psjd.org
Conduct information interviews with public interest lawyers and ask them for advice on preparing for and entering the field.
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