Government & Public Interest Blog

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Did you know that there is a Public Interest Law Section of the Florida Bar? There are also Committees that function as part of the Section and include the below topics:

___ Civil Rights
___ Delivery of Legal Services
___ Disability Law
___ Family Preservation
___ First Amendment Law
___ Homelessness in Florida
___ Legal Needs of Children

Click HERE to learn more about the mission of the Public Interest Law Section and access the membership list of attorneys interest in Public Interest Law. Make sure to inquire about Student Membership in this Section!

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.