Government & Public Interest Blog: Spending the summer in Tampa?

Friday, July 23, 2010

Spending the summer in Tampa?

Consider joining the local bar association, the Hillsborough Bar Association. Local bar associations are a great way to meet attorneys in the area YOU WANT TO PRACTICE. Often memberships are available for law students at a reduced rate. Look into your local bar association today!

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.