GLI – Common Career Paths

Take a deeper dive into specific career paths within government, law, and international relations, including:

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Federal Government

Resources, Tips, and Tools

• One-Sheet Guide of Top Resources for Federal Job and Internship Seekers
• Federal Government Career Guide
• Federal Government Internship Finder
• Federal Government Employment Programs for Student Interns & Recent Graduates
• USJOBS and Other Places to find Federal Government Job Openings
• USAJOBS Career Explorer
• Why Gen Z Should Work for the Federal Government _{(Washington Post Article – March 2023)}
• Writing a Federal Resume
• Interviews for Federal Government positions
• Federal Government Background Checks and Security Clearances
• Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program
• Partnership for Public Service – Up-to-date insights on federal job and internship market
• Partnership for Public Service (GoGovernment.org)
• What You Need to Know About Federal Internships (Video)
• Government’s Next Generation – How young people can find their entry point into Federal government employment (podcast)
• Podcast with retired U.S. Army General William Troy (Lessons in Leadership and a Career in the Military)
• Podcast with Nick Ashley ’18 (Living and Working in D.C. and International Relations)
• WISH D.C. – Housing options for Washington D.C. Summer Interns ^{(No Lawrence endorsement implied)}
• WIHN – Washington Intern Housing Network – Housing options for Washington D.C. Summer Interns ^{(No Lawrence endorsement implied)}

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Local and State

Resources, Tips, and Tools

• Podcast with Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford ’13 (Part 1) (Deciding to run for political office)
• Podcast with Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford ’13 (Part 2) (Inside a campaign, managing a city)
• Choosing a Career in Local Government
• Tips for Finding State and Local Government Jobs
• National Association of Counties

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Law

Gain Experience

• Forage for GLI members is an online resource which offers virtual experience programs designed by law firms from around the globe.
  

Resources, Tips and Tools

• The LSAT
• Law School Admissions Council (LSAC)
• Applying to Law School Timeline
• Thinking about a Law Career? Start here.
• 25 Free Resources to Help You Prepare for Law School
• Make Your Law School Application Stand Out
• What Does it Take to Get Into Law School?
• Law School Prep Courses and Resources
• American Bar Association Career Center
• What Lawyers Do
• The LawHub Podcast Series (100+ episodes)
• Lawyers (O*NET Occupational Information)
• Paralegals and Legal Assistants (O*NET Occupational Information)
• American Bar Foundation Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program
• LGBTQ+ Guide to Law Schools (LSAC)
• AccessLex Institute
• Podcast with Basil Eastman-Kiesow ’21 (The First Year at Law School and Preparing for a Career in Law)
• Podcast with Maggie Schmidt ’12 (Careers in Law and Using a JD to Help Others)
• Podcast with Matt Murphy ’06 (The Path to Law: Building Leadership, the Future of the Legal Field, and Preparing for Law School)

LSAT Prep Services

This is not a complete list of LSAT preparation services, but rather a select list of services used by Lawrence students in the past. Some services are free, while others are paid. Listing these services does not imply an endorsement by Lawrence University.

• LSAC LawHub Prep and Prep Plus
• LawHub Marketplace
• Princeton Review
• Kaplan
• Blueprint
• 7Sage
• LSAT Demon

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Politics

Resources, Tips and Tools

• 10 Great Jobs in Politics
• What Jobs Can You Do With a Political Science Degree?
• Political Scientist (O*Net Occupational Information)
• Podcast with Elizabeth Shimeck ’12 (Working in politics and reforming the political system)

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International Affairs

Resources, Tips and Tools

• The Council on Foreign Relations Summer Internship
• Virtual Student Federal Service Internship (Article)
• Colin Powell Leadership Program (Article)
• Podcast with former U.S. Ambassador Sean Donnelly ’68 (A Career in the State Department)
• Internships and Fellowships with the U.S. State Department (Article)
• The State Department Consular Fellows Program Language Test
• International Relations Careers
• American Foreign Service Association
• NASPAA (Network of Graduate Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration)

State Department Internship/Fellowship Programs and Information

• U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program
• Student Internship Program
• Virtual Student Federal Student Internships
• Pathways Internship Program
• Consular Fellows Program
• Colin Powell Leadership Program
• Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program
•  Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program
• William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship
• Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship
• Which State Department Office is Right for You?
• Connect with your Diplomat in Residence (DIR)
• Foreign Service Career Tracks
• Foreign Service Officer and Specialist Attributes
• Foreign Service Officer Practice Test

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Non-Governmental Organization

Resources, Tips and Tools

• Fighting Displacement: Three resettlement NGO’s that support the most vulnerable populations
• NGO Spotlight: The Brookings Institution
• Peace Corps Careers (Video)
• Tips for Talking About Your Volunteer and Service Experience
• Public Service, Social Justice and Non-Profit Fellowships
• Idealist.org Review

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