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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.

Unsure about your major? Consider Law, Societies, & Justice! Major Applications due April 11

The LSJ Spring quarter admissions application is due on Friday, April 11th at 4:00pm. 

Reminder, NEW: As part of the LSJ curriculum structure shift, the LSJ admissions criteria has also been updated.  

To be eligible to apply to the …

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City of Seattle Summer Internships – Applications due March 21!

The Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is currently accepting applications for their Internship Program.  

Below are some quick facts:

To be eligible, each applicant must be between the ages of 16 and 24 at the start of internship, live in …

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LSAT Prep Course

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Unlocking Opportunities: Internships for Underrepresented College Students

For students from historically underrepresented backgrounds, finding programs that not only provide professional exposure but also can showcase a diverse and inclusive experience are incredibly valuable. Whether you’re interested in professional services, consulting, technology, arts, or STEM, there are numerous …

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DSHS’s Community Services Division is Hiring for Public Benefits Specialists 1-3

CSD hosts monthly information sessions for career seekers to learn about the PBS 1-3 job class. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in the job class to learn about DSHS’s work culture and hear directly from employees who …

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Student Stories & Advice

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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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

Applying to Law School …

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