Government & Public Interest Blog: Where Are The Legal Jobs?

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Where Are The Legal Jobs?

A 2009 WHERE THE JOBS ARE report will tell you! The federal government anticipates hiring almost 24,000 individuals to fill legal positions in the next two years. What agencies are looking to hire the most attorneys? Click here to find out!

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.