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Upcoming Lobby Closure: Nov. 27-28.

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.

Huskies Connecting Over Careers – Application Open Through Nov 2nd

Find your career path through Huskies@Work. Get connected 1-on-1 with alumni who can give you the inside info you need, whether you’re curious about a new career field or already have a dream job in mind. Huskies@Work is a UW …

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Briana Randall (She/Her) Executive Director
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UCBI is now hiring paid interns to work with community organizations!

UW CELE Center’s Undergraduate Community-Based Internships (UCBI) is a paid internship program that places undergraduates in nonprofit and public sector organizations. Students interested in public service get the chance to explore, contribute, and grow as they work in, with, and …

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Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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How to Choose a Career That’s Right for You—Even If You Have No Idea (Yet)

Figuring out how to choose a career can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure where to start. Not everyone knows what they want to do from a young age, and with so many paths to consider, it’s easy to get …

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Opinion Editing Intern for The Washington Post

We’re looking for editing interns who will support the deputy opinion editor for bylined pieces. They will help edit op-eds, assist with fact-checking, manage the inbox of op-ed submissions and perform other tasks as needed. These interns should have a …

By Gabby Ramon (She/Her)
Gabby Ramon (She/Her) Career Coach
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How to get legal experience before applying to law school

Read the full article by Hillary Mantis, Esq on the National Jurist website. Start reading below…

It can be hard to get legal experience on your resume. And is it really even necessary? Do you absolutely need legal experience before …

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