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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.

Stanford Law School Empirical Research Fellowship Opportunity

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Assist with the research of Professors John J. Donohue, Jacob Goldin, Daniel Ho, Daniel Kessler and Alison Morantz at Stanford Law School. Designed for graduating seniors or recent college or master’s program graduates, the fellowship provides a unique opportunity …

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Virtual Career Trek with WA Legislative Internship Program (this Wednesday 9/22!)

The WA Legislative Internship Program will host a career trek on September 22nd from 12-1 pm!

Join us to learn more about the Washington State Legislative Internship Program! You’ll hear from recent interns and learn all about this amazing program. …

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Legal Career Paths: Senior Corporate Counsel, Life Coach, and Podcast Host

Angela Han is a lawyer and a life coach. She helps lawyers get results by transforming blind spots into strengths. She is also host of the “Fit to Practice” podcast, where she interviews lawyers on what it means to be …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Junior Summer Institute (Public Policy & International Affairs Program) – Applications Open Now!

The UW Evans School is excited to announce the official relaunch of the Junior Summer Institute (JSI) as part of Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) program that promotes the inclusion and full participation of underrepresented groups in domestic and …

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Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Want to Work for the US Government? These 12 Agencies Are Hiring Now (Shared Article from Handshake)

Considering pursuing a job with the government? Perhaps you’ve always dreamed of working in public service, or you’ve come to desire the stability that so often accompanies a career in the public sector. Whatever your reason for seeking out government …

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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

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 …