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Welcome to the Law, Government, and Policy interest community!

Members of this community are interested in careers that provide services to the public while often working for the public’s best interest in mind.  People who pursue careers in law, government, or policy develop skills in writing, public speaking, relationship building, interpersonal and intercultural communication, conflict resolution, outreach, systems-thinking, analysis, and problem solving.

Examples of career pathways include (but are not limited to): lawyers, legal assistants, paralegals, public policy, international development, researchers, engineers, finance and budgeting, managers, activists, community organizers, analysts, politics, advocacy and local, statewide, tribal or federal administrators.

Student Success: “Walk Ambitiously with Me”

Read the full article written by Xitlaly Mendoza, ’26 on the Evans School of Public Policy website. Start reading below…

Walk Ambitiously with Me

By Xitlaly Mendoza, ’26 

As I reflect back on my summer, something I will carry …

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Six Steps to Prepare for Law School

Read the full article by Alison Monahan on the National Jurist website. Start reading below…

In some ways, you’ve been preparing for law school your whole life. People talk a lot about how law school “teaches you to think like …

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Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Now Accepting Applications: 2026 NextGen Summer Policy Academy

About the Program:
SPA is a fully funded, three-week professional development experience designed for college juniors of all majors. It offers students the chance to explore meaningful careers in public service while expanding both their understanding of the field and …

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City of Seattle: ARTS Policy & Planning Analyst

Position Description

The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) manages the city’s public art program, cultural partnerships grant programs, ARTS at King Street Station, the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute (LHPAI), and The Creative Advantage initiative in an effort …

By Sarah Boland (She/Her)
Sarah Boland (She/Her) Career Coach
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Your LSAT prep journey starts with the right mindset and a structured study plan

Read the full article by Steve Schwartz on the National Jurist website. Start reading below…

A major milestone in your quest for acceptance to law school is passing the Law School Admission Test. The exam plays a crucial role, since …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Student Stories & Advice

Maggie O’Brien

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  • Senior Government Healthcare Consulting Informatics Analyst Mercer
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Jill B

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  • Real Estate Analyst Microsoft
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Katherine Shulock

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  • Regional Liaison Washington State Department of Health
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Alyssa Barba

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  • Finance Assistant Mullet for Governor
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CJ Bermudes

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  • Masters of Arts in International Relations Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies
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Jon M

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  • 2nd Lieutenant United States Marine Corps
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Saghar Amini

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  • Legislative Assistant State of Washington
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Ewan Cameron

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  • JD Student UW School of Law
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Madison Keiran

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  • Grad Student - European Politics & Policy University College London
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Michael Muster

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  • Nuclear Shift Test Engineer Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
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Sarah Wells

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  • Grants/Contracts Operations Analyst Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture
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