Our lobby  is open 9:00-4:30, Monday-Friday. We also offer virtual appointments.

Lobby Closure: All day on June 19, 24, 26.

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.

Info Sessions: WA State Legislative Internship Program

Coordinators from the Washington State Legislative Internship Program will be on the UW Seattle campus on May 6 & 7 to host information sessions. These sessions will be held in person in Smith 40A (ground floor in the corridor between …

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Brandi Hilliard (She/Her) Associate Director of Coaching Operations
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What Is Environmental Law?

Many agencies and government departments use environmental law services to protect their interests. So do businesses, advocacy organizations, and law firms that represent individuals.

Environmental law is a growing field with a broad scope of work that encompasses issues related …

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Congressional Internship Application Assistance

Apply to serve as an undergraduate intern for the Washington state Congressional Delegation in Washington DC or at their district office

The Evans School is excited to offer a self-enrolled Canvas page to support undergraduate students from across all three …

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Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Three-Minute Legal Talks: How Do Criminal & Civil Cases Differ?

Criminal and civil cases sit side by side in the legal system, yet they operate under vastly different rules. In criminal cases, the standard of proof is “beyond a reasonable doubt” — the highest in the court system. In civil trials, …

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Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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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 …

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Brandi Hilliard (She/Her) Associate Director of Coaching Operations
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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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Featured Resources

Alaska Airlines Career & Internship Center
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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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