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Our lobby will be closed all day May 2nd.

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.

Public Service Scholarships + Travel Opportunities for Undergrads


Voyager Scholarship
| Deadline: April 1  

The Voyager Scholarship Program is a two-year leadership development and scholarship program through The Obama Foundation. Through a transformational combination of barrier-reducing financial aid, an immersive work-travel experience, and a robust network of leaders and …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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Forage – Job Simulations in the Legal Field

Forage – Job Simulations in the Legal Field

As a UW student, you have access to Forage, a site that provides job simulations and short courses from real companies to help build valuable skills for future jobs. All programs are …

By Hannah Qian
Hannah Qian Peer Coach
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WATCH: Breaking down the myths surrounding finding Federal Government employment

Hope White of Hopeful Speaking and Consulting, LLC recently sat down with College Recruiter’s Steven Rothberg to break down the many myths surrounding finding employment in the Federal Government, as well as what it’s like to work in the Federal …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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City Year Now Hiring AmeriCorps Members – Rolling Deadlines (Next one 2/7) Upcoming Graduates

City Year is now hiring AmeriCorps members to start as early as this Summer, July/August 2025 or, for winter grads, in the Fall/Winter in October 2025 and January 2026.

ABOUT CITY YEAR: At City Year, we believe that all children …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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Huskies in PM Roles – Alumni Career Panel [Virtual Event]

Ever wondered what the difference is between product, project, and program management? These three roles may share the same acronym, but they each play distinct, critical parts in driving innovation and delivering results in virtually every industry.

Join us for

By Erin Lee (She/Her)
Erin Lee (She/Her) Mentor & Alumni Engagement Program Manager
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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 …

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