Our lobby is open 9:00-5:00. We also offer virtual appointments.

Our lobby will be closed Jan. 20 all day.

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.

TurnUp Youth Activism Remote Internship/Volunteer: Applications Open *Rolling admission

Please fill out this form to be considered for becoming an Intern at TurnUp (www.turnup.us). It should take less than 5 minutes to apply.

Unpaid remote internship or volunteer opportunity, 5-30 (flexible) hours per week and flexible start and end …

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Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Non-Profit & Gov’t Mentorship (GEN ST 310) – Apply Now!

Interested in making a difference in your career? The Non-Profit & Government Mentorship Program is your chance to learn about careers focused on public service, equity, and advocacy. Through small group mentoring (3-6 students per mentor), you’ll engage in several …

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Erin Lee (She/Her) Mentor & Alumni Engagement Program Manager
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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WORKSHOP: HOW TO MAKE YOUR FEDERAL RESUME WORK FOR YOU!

📣 Attention Job Seekers!
Starting this month (January 23, 2025, the National Park Service is streamlining our Federal Jobs webinars. We will now be hosting them on the fourth Thursday of each month. Previously held twice a month, these sessions are …

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Gabby Ramon (She/Her) Career Coach
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What Is Intellectual Property Law?

Intellectual property (IP) law is the field of legal research and protection that covers creations like stories, ideas, inventions, and movies. Lawyers who work in IP help their clients through the legal processes of protecting creations and preventing others from …

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WIN 2025 Public Policy & Nonprofit Courses at UW

The Evans School of Public Policy & Governance has a few openings in the below undergraduate courses:

In addition to introducing the discipline, this is a solid course to start exploring the public policy minor and our undergraduate course offerings. 

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Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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Saghar Amini

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  • Legislative Assistant State of Washington
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Madison Keiran

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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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Featured Resources

Exploring & Preparing for Law School

Law schools have a vested interest in enrolling not only good students, but good people who they think would excel …

Preparing for the LSAT

For an overview of the LSAT process and content, you can view this resource from the LSAC – Admission Made …

Applying to Law School

The law school application process has a number of components, so whether you’re still figuring out which schools to apply …

Pre-Law Guides & Handouts

These guides and infographics will assist you in learning more about the application process:

Pre-Law Guide

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Law / Government / Policy Search Engines

USA Jobs

As the federal government’s official employment site, USA Jobs connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the …

Diplomat in Residence

Learn About Careers, Paid Internships and Fellowships in Diplomacy – All Majors Welcome

The U.S. Department of State has the pleasure …

Career & Industry Guides

Vault Career Guide to Law, Fourth Edition
Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas, 2024 Edition

Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas is the insider’s guide to what it’s really like to practice at …

Vault Guide to the First Year of Law School

The Vault Guide to the First Year of Law School offers advice for new law students on surviving law school, …

Vault Guide to Law Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Criminal Justice Jobs

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …