Take a deeper dive into specific career paths within government, law, and international relations, including:
- Non-governmental Organization (NGO)
- Media (takes you to #CJW community resources)
- Education (takes you to #NES community resources)
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Federal Government
Sample Résumés
Career Spotlight
A Career in Public Policy? Public Administration?
The Government Accountability Office
Put your language skills to use for the NSA!
Specialized Job Boards
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 (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)
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
Law
Sample Résumés
Career Spotlight
Legal Assistants and Paralegals
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)
- 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)
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
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)
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
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
Non-Governmental Organization
Sample Résumés
Career Spotlight
Specialized Job Boards
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