Government & Public Interest Blog: Are you interested in the Public Defender's Office?

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Are you interested in the Public Defender's Office?

If you are a 1L or 2L student interested in a possible summer internship opportunity with the Public Defender's Office in Orlando (The 9th Judicial Circuit), please contact Jocelyn in Career Services as soon as possible.

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.