International Law Careers: International Law Jobs

ASIL is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, educational membership organization founded in 1906 and chartered by Congress in 1950. ASIL holds Special Consultative Status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and is a constituent society of the American Council of Learned Societies. The Society is headquartered at Tillar House in Washington, DC.

WIPO leads the development of a balanced and effective global intellectual property ecosystem to promote innovation and creativity for a better and more sustainable future.

Mobilizing lawyers to defend threatened advocates, protect vulnerable communities, and hold governments accountable under law

A nonprofit institution based in Plano, Texas, dedicated to advancing justice and promoting the rule of law through the professional development of legal and law enforcement practitioners worldwide.

CEJIL’s mission is to contribute to the full enjoyment of human rights in the Americas through the effective use of Inter-American System tools and other international human rights law protection mechanisms.

A global organization committed to their mission: to end the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy. Since their founding in 2008, they have awarded over $1 billion in grants to more than 500 organizations advancing climate solutions around the world. They helped grow the field of climate philanthropy to where it stands today, establishing infrastructure, global networks, and momentum for continued growth. Through their Global Programs and Services they equip philanthropy with global knowledge, networks, and solutions to drive climate progress.

Media platform for the global development community.

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ICTJ works across society and borders to challenge the causes and address the consequences of massive human rights violations.

IDG is a rapidly growing international development organization, serving the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), and other international donors.

The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) is an Intergovernmental Organization devoted to empowering people and enabling governments to reform laws and strengthen institutions to promote peace, justice, sustainable development and economic opportunity.

IDLO works along the spectrum from nation- and peace-building to economic recovery in countries emerging from conflict or striving towards democracy. It supports emerging economies and middle-income countries to strengthen their legal capacity and rule of law framework for sustainable development and economic opportunity.

Since its establishment in 1983, IDLO has worked with governments, civil society organizations, and other actors and over 20,000 legal professionals in more than 175 countries. IDLO’s network of forty-four national alumni associations provides continuing legal education, assistance, research, and publications for lawyers and policy-makers.

The International Law Institute (ILI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to building resilience and economic empowerment through the rule of law for human development around the world. Over its nearly 70 years, ILI has worked with more than 180 governments, all of the principal multilateral and international legal standards setting bodies, and tens of thousands of legal practitioners on professional development and legal/regulatory reform.

PAI works with policymakers in Washington, D.C. and our network of global partners to advocate for accessible, quality health care and advance the sexual and reproductive rights of women, girls and other vulnerable groups.

The Population Institute (PI) is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit research and advocacy organization. The PI mission is to improve the health and well-being of people and the planet by supporting policies and programs that promote sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). An important aspect of this work is clarifying and communicating how population dynamics and demographic shifts relate to social, political, and economic development globally. PI educates policymakers, the media, and the general public about the essential importance of achieving gender equality and promoting SRHR; the personal, social, and economic benefits that arise from expanding access to family planning services and information; and the impacts of population dynamics on the environment, natural resources, biodiversity, hunger, and poverty. PI is committed to values of sexual and reproductive health and rights; empowerment of women and girls; sustainability; social, racial, and reproductive justice; and evidence-based analysis.

PI is made up of a small team of professional staff with research, advocacy, and non-profit management skills, as well as a roster of senior fellows with expertise in demography, foreign policy, and reproductive health and rights. We work to identify opportunities to influence policies and programs by communicating evidence-based analysis and creating platforms to amplify voices of practitioners, advocates, and scholars.

Global pro bono law firm providing free legal assistance to parties involved in peace negotiations, drafting post-conflict constitutions, and war crimes prosecution/transitional justice. To facilitate the utilization of this legal assistance, PILPG also provides policy planning assistance and training on matters related to conflict resolution.

Informing humanitarians worldwide 24/7 —
a service provided by UN OCHA

Membership-driven knowledge organization bringing together people from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and career stages in a neutral, independent forum to discuss important issues in international development. We convene NGOs, the private sector, small businesses, universities, multilateral development institutions, government agencies, consulting firms, and individuals interested in international development.

Through the locally-driven programs of its member organizations and individuals, the majority of whom work on the front lines of development, SID-US is uniquely positioned to inform and promote more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable international development.

USAID programs save and improve millions of lives around the world, advance American values, increase global stability, and drive economic growth in emerging markets.
Career Paths include:
Civil Service - As a Civil Service employee, you will inherently perform governmental functions and act as the essential link between strategic interests and the program content and style selected to achieve that interest
Foreign Service - Foreign Service Officers apply their technical knowledge, program design, management, and evaluation expertise to promote and demonstrate democratic values abroad, and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
Fellows Programs - USAID's fellowship programs are in a variety of technical areas including global health, democracy promotion, science and technology, and gender equality and women's empowerment.
Senior Executive Service - USAID hires managers, supervisors, and public policy leaders with expertise beyond the GS-15 Civil Service level for the Senior Executive Service (SES).

Established in 2007, the Institute for International Law and Human Rights (IILHR) is committed to strengthening democracy and respect for human rights in Iraq. Their mission is to develop and sustain rights-based laws and policies in cooperation with governments, judges, civil society organizations, and other local stakeholders. We offer practical, collaborative, and responsive assistance with drafting effective legislation, ensuring judicial transparency and accountability, and fostering grassroots democratic engagement.

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CEJIL’s mission is to contribute to the full enjoyment of human rights in the Americas through the effective use of Inter-American System tools and other international human rights law protection mechanisms.

The IILJ supports students and graduates interested in developing their international law knowledge and skills through moot courts, internships, clerkships, fellowships, and conferences.

A global organization committed to their mission: to end the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy. Since their founding in 2008, they have awarded over $1 billion in grants to more than 500 organizations advancing climate solutions around the world. They helped grow the field of climate philanthropy to where it stands today, establishing infrastructure, global networks, and momentum for continued growth. Through their Global Programs and Services they equip philanthropy with global knowledge, networks, and solutions to drive climate progress.

ICTJ works across society and borders to challenge the causes and address the consequences of massive human rights violations.

In an ever-changing world, CFR’s work as a leading nonpartisan resource for information and ideas about foreign policy is more important than ever. At CFR, interns participate in one of the foremost paid internship programs in the foreign policy arena.

CEJIL’s internship program is ideal for current college students and graduates looking for hands-on experience working with a human rights organization. Our internships provide in-depth knowledge on how the Inter-American Human Rights System works as well as day-to-day interactions with human rights developments across the hemisphere.