Our lobby  is open 9:00-4:30, Monday-Friday. We also offer virtual appointments.

Upcoming Lobby Closure: Dec. 17 & 22 - Jan. 4

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.

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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SUSI Roundtable Discussion on Global Civic Engagement

This evening event is open to the public, inviting members of the Seattle and University of Washington communities to engage in a series of guided conversations about topics such as public health, human rights, youth employment, and education. *SUSI participants …

By Gabby Ramon (She/Her)
Gabby Ramon (She/Her) Career Coach
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Women’s History Internship Program with the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum

Our Women’s History Internship program offers ten-week paid internships that amplify women’s stories to tell a more complete American history, reach a diverse audience, and empower and inspire people from all walks of life.

The 2025 Women’s History Internship program will take …

By Gabby Ramon (She/Her)
Gabby Ramon (She/Her) Career Coach
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Applications for Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships for Summer 2025 and Academic Year 2025-26 now available! *Jan 31 deadline

See below for info session + application dates!

FLAS Fellowships support undergraduate, graduate and professional students in acquiring modern foreign languages and area studies competencies. They are available to current or incoming UW students who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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Student Stories: Shivani Shah

Shivani’s Advice – Everything Works Out the Way It Should

My advice is that your time at UW is what you make out of it. These four years fly by so fast, so try new things, hang out with friends, …

By Wendy Israel (She/Her)
Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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Student Stories & Advice

Maggie O’Brien

Student Stories & Advice
  • Senior Government Healthcare Consulting Informatics Analyst Mercer
Meet Maggie

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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