Types of Public Interest Employers Included
Postings include non-profit organizations and private law firms with an expressed public interest focus within their primary practice areas (firms are not included on the basis of pro bono work alone). Government opportunities to work in the public sector are posted on our Government tab.
Other Resources
Also be sure to check job boards like Symplicity, PSJD, and Idealist, along with other job boards and the websites of organizations. If you’re potentially interested in a public interest career, be sure you contact the Office of Public Interest Programs and ask to be signed up for their jobs digest for additional public interest opportunities.
Deadline: January 4, 2026
Advocates for Children of New York - Summer Law Student Intern Program in Education Advocacy (New York, NY/Hybrid). Advocates For Children (AFC) is a dynamic social justice organization that strives to ensure a high-quality education for New York students who face barriers to academic success, focusing on students from low-income backgrounds. The internship program is 10 weeks long, with the option to extend the internship for another 2 weeks (for a total of 12 weeks) with supervisor approval. The internship will run from May 26, 2026 until July 31, 2026. This is an unpaid internship. More Info and Apply on LinkedIn (Posted 8.13.25)