Government & Public Interest Blog: BRAND NEW RESOURCE ANNOUNCED!!!!

Monday, May 17, 2010

BRAND NEW RESOURCE ANNOUNCED!!!!

There is now an AMAZING state-by-state list of useful ways to begin research on internships and jobs in state and local governments. By clicking HERE, you can find links to information about many different employers across the United States in Attorney Generals’ offices, Public Defender offices, and agencies focused on such issues as the environment, health and tax.

Happy Searching!!!

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.