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.
Watch the full recording of the event on the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance website. Read the synopsis below…
“The Dean’s Forum series focuses on the intersection of race and public policy in support of the Evans School …
Watch the video interviews and/or read the transcript on the UW Law website. Start reading below…
The UW School of Law asked students about their most memorable experiences at UW Law as well as the goals they hope to achieve …
Read both of the conversations on the Department of Political Science website. Read the first one below…
In our annual Career Conversations, alumni share their personal and professional stories with undergraduates. What do they do? How did they get there? …
UW’s Gallagher Law Library has compiled a list of social justice-based organizations throughout Washington State. Many of these offer opportunities to volunteer and engage in advocacy to contribute to a more equitable and inclusive state, country, and ultimately world. We …
Watch the video or read the transcript on the School of Law website to learn more about Medicolegal Day” and insights for both future physicians and lawyers.
The fear of being sued for malpractice is a looming concern for many …