Government & Public Interest Blog

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

The Equal Justice Conference (May 14th-May 16th)brings together all components of the legal community to discuss equal justice issues as they relate to the delivery of legal services to the poor and low-income individuals in need of legal assistance. The emphasis of this Orlando Conference this year is on strengthening partnerships among the key players in the civil justice system. Through plenary sessions, workshops, networking opportunities and special programming, the Conference provides a wide range of learning and sharing experiences for all attendees. This is a great experience for students to network with professionals working in a variety of public interest positions from across the state. Former participants in the Conference have including pro bono and legal services program staff, judges, corporate counsel, court administrators, and private lawyers.

For more information about this great opportunity (including registration information) click HERE.

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.