Government & Public Interest Blog: Firms & Pro Bono Work

Monday, February 23, 2009

Firms & Pro Bono Work

Each year, the National Law Journal recognizes pro bono efforts by firm's nationwide. No matter what direction your career takes, there are always opportunities for pro bono work. To read more about the inspiring work lawyers are doing to help secure people's legal rights, click HERE. This year's winners have worked on issues including voting rights, same-sex marriage, and refuge for Iraqis.

What Is Government & Public Interest Work?

In 2008, approximately 33% of Florida Coastal's graduating class entered into a government or public interest position. The broad categories of public interest and government encompass a large spectrum of positions on the local, city, state, and national arenas. Positions can range from work in a public defender's office, the ACLU, or Earthjustice to opportunities at the U.S. Attorney's Office, the National Women's Law Center, or the World Organization for Human Rights. The career possibilities within the government or public interest entity are endless and should be considered by anyone looking for meaningful work and the opportunity to make a difference.