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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.

Government-focused Industry Mentorship Program Applications Now Open! (Due 11/18)

Industry Mentorship Programs are a great way for students to learn about an industry and explore professional development topics through small group mentoring (4-6 students per mentor). Through experiences both in the classroom and with a mentor, participants will gain insight …

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Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Don’t Forget! Upcoming Law School Information Fair (11/18)

Don’t miss your chance to get in front of top employers at the Law School Information Fair. Best of all, there’s no waiting line!
Register in Handshake today and sign up for group video sessions and 1:1 meetings with companies …

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Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Join NextGen Civic Leader Corps to Build Connections for a Career in Public Service

The NextGen Civic Leader Corps (NGCLC) is part of a network of similar programs at Universities across the country designed to inspire and support the exploration of careers in public service. 

We offer advising, programming and financial support to diverse …

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Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Interesting Econ Job Opportunity with US Department of Justice – Apply by 11/5!

Are you graduating soon? Are you studying or interested in the fields of economics, business analytics, management consulting, or mathematics? The Department of Justice could be the place to use your skills!

Learn more information about the job and apply …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Can’t Find a Job in Handshake? Try Searching with Keywords for Law/Government/Policy Roles

With thousands of jobs and internships for students in Handshake, how can you find the ones that are right for you? Utilizing filters and keywords in your job search can be incredibly useful for locating the jobs you want.

Keywords …

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Lindsay Smith (She/Her) Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
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Student Stories & Advice

Alyssa Barba

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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

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

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 …