Our lobby is open 9:00-5:00. We also offer virtual appointments.

Our lobby will be closed all day May 2nd.

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.

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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RSVP to attend Public Policy Camp!

Presented by the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM), the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, and Seattle Central College.

Are you curious about how policies are made and passed?
Do you want to learn about what a career in public policy looks like? 

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, this conference is for you! …

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Considering grad school, but don’t know where to start?

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Law School Fair – this Saturday, March 8!

The West Coast Consortium of law schools will host a Law School Reception on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Graduate Seattle Hotel. Sixteen law schools, including UW Law, will be on hand to meet students.

Registration is required via …

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UW School of Law Info Sessions: MJ Program

The School of Law’s upcoming information sessions are at…

The information session covers our Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) program, which is designed for non-lawyers who seek a deeper knowledge of law and regulations.

Students can RSVP for this hour-long virtual …

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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

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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