RESOURCES FOR SEARCHING

The Career Services Office has the following books on file that may be of use in an international job search:

• Career Strategies for International LLM Students (NALP 1999)
• Careers in International Affairs (Georgetown Univ. Law Center, 1997)
• Careers in International Law (American Society of International Law, 1999-2000)
• A Guide to Career Paths and Internships in International Law
• Careers in International Law (ABA 2001)
• Employment & Business Opportunities in Russia & NIS (International Business Publications, 1999)
• German Commercial Law Firms: A Handbook for US Clients (American Lawyer Media, 2000)
• Great Jobs Abroad (McGraw Hill, 1997)
• Guide to Foreign Law Firms (ABA, 1999)
• International Information Directory (Congressional Quarterly, 1998-1999)
• International Jobs Where They Are, How to Get Them (Perseus Books, Fifth Edition)
• International Jobs Directory (Impact Publications)
• International Opportunities Resource Guide (NALP 1999)
• Public Service and International Law (Yale/Harvard 1998)
• The Student's Guide to International Internships (1999)
• United Nations Handbook (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand 1997)
• Notebook on "Government Honors Programs and Internships"
• Notebook on "FEDLAW: Internships with Federal Legal Agencies"

Useful Websites:

• http://www.pslawnet.org - public service law net
• http://www.epo.co.at/epo/jobs.htm - lists jobs with the European Patent Office as well as links to employment pages at other international organizations that focus on scientific and economic issues.
• http://dir.yahoo.com/Government/International_Organizations
• http://www.abanet.org/ceeli/interns.html - ABA's Central and Eastern Europe Law Initiative, also has year long post-graduate fellowship program.

TIPS FOR SEARCHING

U.S. Government Positions

The most helpful place to find government information for permanent jobs is http://www.usajobs.com. For internships go to the websites of the agencies you are interested in and see if they offer student internships. If they do not, do not give up hope. Sometimes contacting the General Counsel's office directly and offering your services can result in the establishment of a permanent internship program that can benefit future law students. Remember that some government jobs require security clearances that may take time, so apply early if possible.

International Organizations:

For International Organizations the search is similar to that for the US Government go to the website of the organization and look for student internships. The US State Department does have, on their website, a list of organizations of which the US is a member.

Non-Governmental Organization:

For NGOs it is often a tip from a friend or a professor. Find out what NGOs are listed as collaborators with the U.N (http://www.un.org) , USAID (http://www.usaid.gov), or EU (http://europa.eu.int). A relationship with one of these organizations usually ensures that they are not only reputable, but have funding and work. For international NGOs you can go to a website about the region or country they operate in or search based on the policy topic they cover. Sometimes government registries have websites listing the NGOs registered with them.

International Summer Schools:

If you don't find a job for the summer or don't want one there is the option of international summer programs run by other law schools. Various law schools have programs in Latin America, Asia, and Europe. Several students in the past have gone on programs to Argentina that included an internship with the Supreme Court of Argentina. Flyers for these programs are often up on bulletin boards in the law school. The Center for International and Comparative Law often has information on them as well. Or just find out from your friends at other law schools if their school has such a program.