Government & Public Interest Blog

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Florida Coastal Staff & Faculty will be attending the 2009 Equal Justice Conference in Orlando on May 13, 2009. Remember, the Conference is open to students and is a great networking opportunity with attorneys from across the country. If you are planning on attending, send Jocelyn an email with any questions you may have. Registrations will be accepted on-site the day of the Conference. We'll see you in Orlando!

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.