Government & Public Interest Blog: Succeeding In Your Summer Position

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Succeeding In Your Summer Position

Are you looking for tips on how to succeed in your summer position? Check out a recent Blog article by Deb Ellis, Assistant Dean for Public Service at NYU School of Law. In the posting, she outlines the key points for success in your public interest summer position.

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.