Government & Public Interest Blog: Focus On Homeland Security

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Focus On Homeland Security

Throughout the year, the Florida Coastal Blog is interested in focusing on careers which may be of interest to our students. If you think a career in the federal government sounds interesting, you will definitely want to check out the many opportunities at the Department of Homeland Security.

The Department offers Career Opportunities, Honors Program, Summer Law Internship Program, and Volunteer Legal Intern/Extern Program.

Attorneys from the Office of the General Counsel and its major components play major roles in crafting, developing, and defending policies relating to many of the most important issues facing the nation today, including counterterrorism, immigration and border security, emergency response and recovery, and countless other matters.

For more information about the Department of Homeland Security, click HERE.

To access vacancies in the Office of the General Counsel, click USAJOBS Web site

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.