Government & Public Interest Blog: Pay It Forward

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Pay It Forward

Corporate legal departments across the country are making a commitment to pro bono work. Not only are attorneys in the public interest and government sectors focusing on pro bono issues but law firms and corporate counsel are getting involved at an increasing and encouraging rate. For an inspiring story on how lawyers with companies including Caterpillar, Sara Lee, Mircrosoft, and PR Newswire are committed to helping those in need, 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.