Government & Public Interest Blog

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Do you have an interest in public defense? Take a moment and read how the issue of representing the indigent is being addressed on a national scale. What an excellent "talking point" for any upcoming interviews or cover letters ... Report Calls Out Flaws In Public Defender System (courtesy of NPR)

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.