Government & Public Interest Blog: Attention 2L Students

Friday, January 15, 2010

Attention 2L Students - Do You Want To Clerk

The Florida Supreme Court is accepting applications NOW for clerkship opportunities following graduation. For all of the necessary information, click HERE. It is not too early to start thinking about what your career as a lawyer will look like.

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.