Our lobby  is open 9:00-4:30, Monday-Friday. We also offer virtual appointments.

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.

LSJ Autumn Major Deadline & Info Sessions

The LSJ Autumn quarter admissions application is due on Friday, October 9th at 4:00pm. 

Hello!  

Interested in learning about the meaning of justice and the methods used in efforts to realize it? Curious about how the politics of rights …

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Applications Open: 2027 NextGen Summer Policy Academy

Deadline: December 15, 2026 11:59pm.

2027 NextGen Summer Policy Academy (SPA), a fully funded, three-week professional development experience for students interested in public service careers. We’d appreciate your help sharing this opportunity with eligible students. Last year, with your support, UW students made up 18% of the SPA cohort!

They will …

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CDC Public Health Informatics Fellowship 2027: Paid Two-Year Fellowship 

Important dates

Applications are open for the CDC Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program Class of 2027. This is a paid, two-year fellowship for professionals who want to use data, technology, and information systems to improve public health.

However, the programme …

By Rachel Leong-Sato (She/Her)
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Public Policy & Paletas: Learn about Public Policy at the Evans School

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026 

Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm  

Location: Parrington Hall Lobby

This is a great event to pick up a frozen treat or two and learn more about the Evans School’s undergraduate programs, including the Public Service and Policy …

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Win an LSAT scholarship

For the 2nd year now, preLaw Magazine is awarding two LSAT scholarships — covering the basic LSAT registration fee (up to $248).

Here’s how to enter:

Two winners will have their LSAT registration covered, helping you take the next step toward law …

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Katherine Shulock

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Alyssa Barba

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CJ Bermudes

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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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