Government & Public Interest Blog: Public Service and Pro Bono Career Resources

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Public Service and Pro Bono Career Resources

There are resources everywhere for law students interested in learning more about opportunities available for public service. If you are one of these students, take a moment and check out the American Bar Association's website offering public service and pro bono career resources.

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.