Protect rights
Help people understand and defend the legal protections available to them.
Public interest law • ENC 2135
Justice starts
with access.
Public interest lawyers use communication and advocacy to help people whose voices are often overlooked in the legal system.
Learn your rights.
Find reliable help.
Use your voice.
My mission
“My mission is to make public interest law easier to understand and to show students and community members how legal advocacy can protect rights, expand access to justice, and strengthen people’s voices.”
The work
What public interest
lawyers do
Their work reaches beyond the courtroom. Public interest lawyers explain complex rules, build trust, connect people with resources, and advocate for fair treatment.
Expand access
Connect individuals with legal support that might otherwise be out of reach.
Advocate for communities
Listen to community needs and turn those concerns into clear legal action.
Create change
Address unfair systems through education, policy work, and representation.
Choose your path
There is more than one way to support access to justice.
Whether you are exploring a legal career or looking for help in your community, start with the path that fits you.
For future advocates
Pre-law students
- Learn how public interest law works
- Explore volunteer and service opportunities
- Build clear, client-centered communication skills
- Share and support trusted legal-aid resources
For people seeking direction
Community members
- Start with reliable legal information
- Learn where to look for local assistance
- Recognize when professional legal help may be needed
- Use trusted services instead of unverified advice
Know your rights + find help
Start somewhere
you can trust.
Legal problems can feel overwhelming. These established organizations offer reliable information and pathways to professional support.
This website provides educational information only and is not legal advice. An organization’s eligibility rules and services may vary.
National resourceLawHelp.orgFind free legal information and nonprofit legal-aid programs by state.Local resourceLegal Services of North FloridaExplore civil legal-aid services for eligible residents across North Florida.State resourceFlorida Bar Lawyer ReferralConnect with the Florida Bar’s official lawyer referral service.
The campaign
Three genres.
One shared purpose.
Each piece makes public interest law understandable in a different way while carrying the same message: legal help should be clear, credible, and accessible.
Lead piece • Website
Know Your Rights + Find Help
Interactive resourceSupporting piece • Infographic
Public Interest Law in 60 Seconds
Quick, shareable overviewSupporting piece • Blog
Why Legal Help Should Not Depend on Income
Read the full article →About me
A student interested in advocacy—and the people behind the cases.
My name is Alexandra Bentes, and I am an FSU political science student interested in law, advocacy, and helping people whose voices are often overlooked. I created this campaign to explain how public interest lawyers communicate, advocate, and connect people with resources.
Through this project, I hope to encourage other students to explore public interest law and help community members find trustworthy places to start.
A final thought