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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.

Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies Scholarship NOW OPEN!

Are you an undergrad passionate about social justice? A graduate student writing a dissertation on a labor-related topic? A busy activist building a student group or union campaign?

You are in luck! Each year, the Harry Bridges Center for Labor …

By Brandi Hilliard (She/Her)
Brandi Hilliard (She/Her) Associate Director of Coaching Operations
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Practice Area Insights: How to Break Into an Environmental Law Practice

Environmental law can differ greatly depending on an attorney’s client base; one can work for a public interest group or firm to fight to preserve the environment or can represent companies to navigate environmental regulations. On either side, the practice …

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Student Stories: Zachary Merlesena

Be Honest & Real with Your Mentors

Take the time to talk with your professors outside of class and get to know them beyond just coursework. Be open and real about your interests, uncertainties, and goals—even if you’re not sure …

By Wendy Israel (She/Her)
Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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Seattle Youth Employment Program (Summer 2026)

What is the Seattle Youth Employment Program?

The Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) features two programs to help you develop skills for life and work that will help achieve your current and future goals:

Learn more and apply!

By Sarah Boland (She/Her)
Sarah Boland (She/Her) Career Coach
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Consider a major in Public Service & Policy

Public Service and Policy is a new interdisciplinary major designed to bring students to a deeper understanding of their roles in public service, the creation and implementation of public policy, and civic health. There is no more important work than …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Student Stories & Advice

Ethan Brown

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  • Master of Public Policy, McCourt School of Public Policy Georgetown University
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Zachary Merlesena

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  • MPH, Health Policy & Management University of California, Berkeley
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Emma Rubbert

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  • Walsh School of Foreign Service, Masters of Arts in Security Studies Georgetown University
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Maggie O’Brien

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  • Senior Government Healthcare Consulting Informatics Analyst Mercer
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Jill B

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  • Real Estate Analyst Microsoft
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Katherine Shulock

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  • Regional Liaison Washington State Department of Health
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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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Alaska Airlines is a steadfast partner in the University of Washington’s mission to serve Washington — and the world. Together, we share values around education, leadership, inclusion and philanthropy for the greater good. As a generous supporter of the Career & Internship Center since 2016, we thank Alaska Airlines for their work in enhancing student career programming and helping to prepare students to build successful careers.

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