Advocacy & Social Justice

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Critical steps for students seeking legal careers in social justice

It’s no secret that the law impacts every facet of our lives, whether it be education, housing, or the economy, from the municipal to the state to the federal level. We have been taught that everyone is equal before the …

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Transferable Skills for Your Social-Impact Job Search

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Has the pandemic motivated you to leave your corporate job in search of a role in the social-impact space? The good news is, you don’t have to reinvent your career to switch sectors. Many of the communications …

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Quick guide on advocacy jobs, including why they matter, what advocacy professionals do, and how to become an advocate.
 
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Job board for domestic and international jobs at organizations that work on human rights, civil rights, civil liberties, or social …

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The Good TradeShare This: Share The Good Trade on FacebookShare The Good Trade on LinkedInShare The Good Trade on Twitter
Job and opportunities for careers in the social enterprise and non-profit sector. Includes links to job boards in varying fields …

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Transom channels new work, voices, and ideas into public media through the internet and workshops. Offers tools, techniques, and ideas …

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Report For AmericaShare This: Share Report For America on FacebookShare Report For America on LinkedInShare Report For America on Twitter
Report for America places emerging journalists in local newsrooms to cover under-represented issues and communities. Offers resources for reporters and …

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Descriptions of social justice and human rights career paths such as lawyer, social service worker, and lobbyist. 

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