International Careers
In recent years, an increasing number of Northwestern JD students have expressed
interest in exploring international legal opportunities. The links below are
a compilation of resources to help you begin to explore careers in international
law and/or working abroad. If you find other resources not included
on this list, please let us know.
| Guides | Courts |
Guide to Careers in International Law (pdf)  |
International Court Sites |
| Employer Listings | Immigration Court Nationwide |
| U.S. Firms with International Offices (xls) |
International Tribunals and Foreign Courts |
| Foreign Firms with New York Offices (pdf) |
Developed by the Yale Law School Career Development Office. |
International Opportunities
ABA SILP
International Internship Program (pdf)
An international internship program offering law students the opportunity
to intern in European countries in European law firms, practicing international
law.
Dean Acheson Legal
Stage Program (pdf) Updated 4/26/05
Northwestern Law has been selected to participate in the Dean Acheson Legal
Stage Program at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg. There
are four different types of stages, each lasting a minimum of three months,
during the fall and spring terms of the court. Priority will be given to applicants
who have completed three years of law school and who have a strong knowledge
of Community Law. Some knowledge of French is essential, and only applicants
with the right to work in the United States will be considered.
International Lawyers Conference Presentations
Presentations developed by foreign lawyers who are LLM and LLM/Kellogg students
provide brief overviews of the legal profession, legal education, and professional
regulation in eight foreign jurisdictions:
| Brazil
(pdf) China (pdf) Czech Republic (pdf) European Union (pdf) France (pdf) |
Germany
(pdf)
|
Government and Public Interest
Government Links
Useful links to various government agencies, departments, and offices.
Action without Borders
This site has a database of jobs and volunteer opportunities, both law-related
and other, with more than 20,000 non-profit organizations in more than 140
countries. It is searchable by subject matter, country, type of position,
and other categories.
PSLawNet
In addition to its listing of domestic public interest law positions, PSLawNet
has an excellent data base of international positions. Northwestern Law pays
dues to allow its students access to this comprehensive listing of public
interest legal jobs. Register as a Northwestern student, make up a user name
and a password, and start searching.
Human Rights Internet
This site lists positions, both law-related and other, in human rights organizations
around the world.
Human
Rights USA Resource Center
This site lists jobs, fellowships, and internships with human rights organizations,
as well as links to other sites posting job openings.
ReliefWeb
This site lists positions, both law-related and other, in humanitarian organizations
around the world.
United Nations
Lists law-related internships and jobs with the United Nations. Click on "site
index" then "employment opportunities" then "legal."
United Nations
System of Organizations
This site provides links to most of the constituent UN organizations. Many
organizations list volunteer and employment opportunities.
Lawyers' Committee for Human Rights
Other Resources
Northwestern Law International Law Society
Find
Law - International
ABA Section
of International Law and Practice
American Society of International
Law
International Law Students
Association
International Career
Opportunities
International Job
Search Site
One World Jobs
UK Links
Bar Association
of the UK
http://www.lawcareers.net/lcn.asp
http://www.lexonthenet.com/home.php
A magazine for students interested in a UK legal career
http://www.qltt.com
This site discusses the qualifying exam for admission to practice in the
UK
