Government & Public Interest Blog

Wednesday, February 09, 2011

It's worth your time to read a recent article, Experience A Good Bet for New Law Grads, which discusses how important it is to get EXPERIENCE while in law school. The Florida Law Journal article found that training and experience in a high-demand practice area led all of the other factors in determining marketability of new graduates.

How do you get experience? Just to name a few ideas ...

* Pro Bono Work
* Internships
* Externships
* Clinics
* Volunteer
* Work-Study
* Part-time Positions
* Research Assistants
* Teaching Assistants
* Shadowing
* Networking
* AND MORE!!!!

Talk to a CSD Counselor today to get started on the right path.

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.