Government & Public Interest Blog: What Do Public Interest Lawyers Do?

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

What Do Public Interest Lawyers Do?

If you are curious to learn what public interest lawyers do, check out the newly launched Equal Justice Works Channel on YouTube (thanks to another grant from Google.) The channel features several Equal Justice Works and AmeriCorps Legal Fellows discussing the work they’re doing in communities across the country. It's a great place to find inspiration!

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.