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Adjusted Lobby Hours: Aug 21, 24-27 - 9:00-3:30

Lobby Closure: All day August 18, 28.

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.

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By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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AI for interview prep: 4 strategies to ace the conversation | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep83

Nervous about your next interview? Discover how Generative AI can level the playing field for students and help you land that entry-level job.

Interviews bring significant stress, but tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity can act as your personal career coach. …

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LSAC GPA and Its Impact on Law School Admissions

For students applying to law schools, the LSAC GPA is an important factor in the admission process. Calculated by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), it standardizes grades from various undergraduate institutions to provide admission offices with a uniform metric …

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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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