Government & Public Interest Blog: Congratulations Michael Figgins!

Friday, May 21, 2010

Congratulations Michael Figgins!

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid is a wonderful organization which works with many FCSL student volunteers and employs many of our graduates. We were thrilled to hear about the recent accolades of JALA under the leadership of Executive Director, Michael Figgins. Click here for more information about JALA and the changes over the past 15 years. For information about volunteering at JALA, contact Career Services.

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.