Government & Public Interest Blog

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Go out and befriend the poor and the oppressed wherever you may find them. Identify those who impoverish and oppress them. And then make some trouble!

A recent article on the Equal Justice Works Blog provides the above advice along with other recommendations for landing a public interest legal job. If you are interested in working in the public sector, this is a great article for some inspiration!

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.