Practice Areas: Labor/Employment Law

Law School students, faculty, and staff have compiled the following list of resources to guide students interested in labor and employment law. It is not an exhaustive list, but a place for you to begin your own research into this field. These are just some of the many opportunities and resources that you can take advantage of in pursuing your public service interest area.

Student Groups
Employment and Labor Law Association
Labor Law Roundtable

The Law School has more than 50 student organizations, many which run their own public service projects. Please note from academic year to year, new student organizations form while others may become inactive.

Publications
Various Labor Law-related publications are located in the Office of Career Services Library (210 Hutchins Hall).

Office of Student Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs maintains a list of externship placement opportunities by practice area, and where available, comments from past externs.

Jobnet

• Committee for Labor Standards and Human Rights
• Graduate Employees Organization
• House Officers Association
• Institute for Labor & Industrial Relations
• Lecturer Employees Organization
• University of Michigan Skilled Trades Union, Inc.

Organizations

International Resources

Organizations

• International Labor Rights Forum
• International Labour Organization
• Solidarity Center

Please note that although we provide links and resources, the University of Michigan Law School does not necessarily endorse any of the organizations listed. If any of the links above are broken or you have suggestions for additional resources, please contact ops@umich.edu.