Government & Public Interest Blog: Public Interest Law and the Recession

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Public Interest Law and the Recession

For an interesting commentary on the state of the public interest legal community, take a moment and listen to a podcast about what is happening in the pro-bono and non-profit legal communities by some individuals familiar with the legal landscape. Speakers include:

Jonathan Smith
Executive Director, Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia
Paul Igasaki
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Equal Justice Works
Susan Hoffman
Partner, Crowell & Moring
Matthew Pascocello
Assistant Director, Office of Career and Professional Development, American University's Washington College of Law

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.