Government & Public Interest Blog: Looking For Immigration Experience?

Thursday, September 03, 2009

Looking For Immigration Experience?

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA) is looking for student volunteers to assist with the Immigration Unit. Although bilingual (Spanish speaking) volunteers are most coveted, any student with an interest in immigration, may be considered. The weekly time committment is between 5-6 hours a week or more.

For more information, please send your resume to Nancy Hale.

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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.