Government & Public Interest Blog: Searching For A Public Interest Position?

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Searching For A Public Interest Position?

If you are a student or alumni looking for public interest opportunities, it is important to remember some fundamentals in your job or internship search. PSLAWNET has put together a checklist of resources to makes sure you are not missing anything. Also included is information about self assessment, exploring public interest opportunities, interviewing, and networking. Click Public Interest Job Search Fundamentals to access this GREAT resource! It is definitely a wonderful tool to have in your own personal job or internship search.

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.