Government & Public Interest Blog: Over 20 New Summer Internships Available For Law Students

Friday, February 12, 2010

Over 20 New Summer Internships Available For Law Students

The Public Policy Handbook has just announced 20 new summer positions for first and second year law students. If you are interested in working in Washington, DC this summer and have an interest in public policy, you definitely want to check out these new openings for 1L and 2L students. Sample employers include The National Women's Law Center, The Center for Strategic & International Studies, the Executive Office of the President's Council on Environmental Quality and MORE! Click HERE to access the full listing.

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.