International Human Rights
International human rights law focuses on enforcing the body of international law designed to promote and protect human rights at the international, regional and domestic levels. Human rights law regulates the relationship between states and individuals in the context of ordinary life. International human rights lawyers provide expertise and support in strategic human rights litigation, and collaborative litigation with local partners. They also disseminate information that enhances the use of human rights law. Human rights lawyers may work in non-governmental organizations, inter-governmental organizations such as the United Nations and federal government agencies.
- PSJD International Resources includes links to several NALP resources on International Public Interest Careers and excellent school guides. See especially the Harvard Guide on International Development: Public Service Careers and Opportunities, the NALP Guide to Finding and Funding International Public Interest Opportunities, the NALP Finding Employment Opportunities with International Governmental Organizations and the United Nations and the Yale Law School Guide to International Public Interest Careers.
- American Society for International Law Career Resources Page (ASIL) promotes the development of opportunities in international law for individuals at every stage of their career. The Career Development Page includes resources, professional development programming, research and job links. See also the ASIL Electronic Information System for International Law for additional career resources.
- Georgetown School of Foreign Service features a series of employment sector profiles that span a wide range of international law-related fields.
- HG.org: Human Rights provides a basic overview of the practice area as well as useful links to educational resources and selected employers.
- Human Rights.gov is a web portal of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy for international human rights related information from the United States Government.
- Idealist Career Center: Human Rights provides basic information about human rights legal and non-legal opportunities. See also the Jobs and Internships tabs on the top menu bar.
- United Nations Human Rights spearheads the United Nations' human rights efforts offering leadership training, education and support to empower individuals and assist States in upholding human rights.