Government & Public Interest Blog: Thinking About Loans?

Monday, February 22, 2010

Thinking About Loans?

Still have questions about loan repayment and law school debt? Take a look at this Questions & Answers prepared by the U.S. Department of Education. This series of Questions & Answers takes a look at Income Based Repayment -- something that ALL graduates with educational debt should understand!

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.