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)
More resources are on the way!
We’re building and adding to the Resource Portals and Common Career Path resources regularly so check back frequently for the most current updates.
Looking for general #GLI resources?
Discover sample internships, job and internship feeds, student organizations, and examples of professional associations.
Local, State, Federal Government
Sample Resumes
Career Spotlight
A Career in Public Policy? Public Administration?
Resources, Tips, and Tools
- Government Gap Year Options
- How to use USA Jobs
- 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)
- State of Wisconsin Student Diversity Internship Program
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
- Law School Prep Courses and Resources
- American Bar Association Career Center
- What Lawyers Do
- Lawyers (O*NET Occupational Information)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants (O*NET Occupational Information)
- American Bar Foundation Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program
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 of them by Lawrence University.
Politics
Sample Resumés
- Sample
Career Spotlight
Spotlight article
Resources, Tips and Tools
- 10 Great Jobs in Politics
- 12 Jobs You Can Do With a Politics Degree
- Political Scientist (O*Net Occupational Information)
International Affairs
Sample Resumés
Career Spotlight
Resources, Tips and Tools
- The Council on Foreign Relations Summer Internship
- Virtual Student Federal Service Internship
- Colin Powell Leadership Program
- Podcast with former U.S. Ambassador Sean Donnelly ’68 (A Career in the State Department)
- Internships and Fellowships with the U.S. State Department
- International Relations Careers
Non-Governmental Organization
Sample Resumés
Career Spotlight
Specialized Job Boards
- Job Board
Resources, Tips and Tools
- Fighting Displacement: Three resettlement NGO’s that support the most vulnerable populations
- NGO Spotlight: The Brookings Institution
- Tips for Talking About Your Volunteer and Service Experience
- Public Service, Social Justice and Non-Profit Fellowships
- Idealist.org Review