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Law / Government / Policy

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.

UW is Ranked #3 in Peace Corps Volunteers

The Peace Corps today announced its rankings of colleges and universities that have produced the highest all-time number of Peace Corps Volunteers since the agency was established in 1961. Over the last six decades, more than 240,000 Volunteers from more …

By Briana Randall (She/Her)
Briana Randall (She/Her) Executive Director
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Her Bold Move Future Leaders Spring Fellowship [due 4/30]

Her Bold Move is excited to offer students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in political action, community organizing, fundraising, and campaigning with our Future Leaders Fellowship. We are looking for applicants from anywhere in the U.S. who are current …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Companies Hiring For Law, Government, And Policy Roles At The 2024 Virtual Spring Job & Internship Fair

Preparing to apply for a job or internship for this quarter or beyond? The 2024 Virtual Spring Job & Internship Fair is approaching quickly and will feature 20+ employers representing dozens of industries and interests. Looking for roles that relate …

By Leah Bothwell (She/Her)
Leah Bothwell (She/Her) Employer Engagement & Communication Manager
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Exam Skills Writing Workshop [4/17]

Workshop led by the Director of the GWSS, JSIS, LSJ, Poli Sci Writing Center, Rutger Ceballos!

When: Wed, April 17th from 3:30pm-4:30pm

Where: Tho 317

Why: To improve your exam-taking skill set

Bring: appetite (for info, for pizza), a laptop, a …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Call for Proposals | Civic Tech Challenge [due 5/1]

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until May 1st (and we anticipate multiple winners). Information on projects we’ve funded in the past, as well as our application, can be found here!

The TurnUp Civic Tech Challenge welcomes folks …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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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 as lawyers. …

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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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 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, landing a …

Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas, 2021 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 Career Guide to Law, Third Edition

Lawyers provide legal advice and representation to companies and individuals regarding hundreds of issues, such as civil rights, criminal offenses, …

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 the Top Pacific Northwest Law Firms, 2020 Edition

The Vault Guide to the Top Pacific Northwest Law Firms is an in-depth, candid guide on the most prestigious law firms in the Pacific Northwest. Featuring …

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 …