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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.

The lessons learned from an LSAT retake

Read the full article by Donna Campbell on the National Jurist website. Start reading below…

When Tyler Mandelkorn sat down for the LSAT exam in August 2024, he thought he was prepared. He had studied, practiced and leaned on advice …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Exploring the World – and Global Careers

Read the full student spotlight of Grace Kelly, written by Nancy Joseph, on the College of Arts and Sciences website. Start reading below to hear about her interesting career exploration pathway!

When it comes to exploring the world, Grace Kelly …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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How to distinguish yourself in a competitive law school admission cycle

Read the full article by Hillary Mantis, Esq on the preLaw website. Read a snippet below…

“As of the time I’m writing this, applicants to law school in the current admissions cycle are up almost 25%. And applications are up …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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How students, grads can stand out when applying and interviewing for jobs

When you’re early in your career, it can feel like you’re shouting into a crowded room, hoping someone will hear your voice above the noise. The reality is that most employers are looking for potential more than polish. They don’t …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Why You Didn’t Hear Back: How Applicant Tracking Systems Score, Rank, and Quietly Reject Job Seekers

If you’re early in your career — maybe still in school or just a year or two out — you’ve probably applied to jobs online and wondered why you didn’t even get a “no thanks.” You might have met the …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Student Stories & Advice

Maggie O’Brien

Student Stories & Advice
  • 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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Meet Lucille

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
Meet Sarah

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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