Government & Public Interest Blog

Wednesday, August 05, 2009

The 2009-2010 Government Honors & Internship Handbook is NOW AVAILABLE!!! Contact Career Services for this year's new password and login information.

This year's Handbook contains information from 55 federal employers and 46 state and local employers, and details of 186 specific programs.

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.