Law, Government, & Public Administration

Considering law, public policy, or government service? This page features curated job openings, internships, and articles to help you prepare for impactful careers in the public and legal sectors.

Featured Articles

Federal Job Interview Questions: What to Expect and How to Tackle Them

When it comes to federal job interviews, they’re a bit different from those in the private sector. The process can be long, detailed, and highly competitive, with many applicants vying for the same position. The stakes are high—after all, a

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Gap Year Options: Fellowships and Residencies in Law, Government, & Public Administration

Fellowships and Residencies provide structured opportunities to develop specific skills, whether in research, government, public service, or other fields. These programs often offer mentorship and hands-on experience, helping students gain clarity on their future career paths.

Govern For America: The …

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Resume & Cover Letter Samples

Looking for inspiration as you build or refine your resume? These examples are organized by class year, career interests, and job type. Use them as a guide to shape your resume, and remember, a great resume is always tailored to …

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Post Grad Service Option: Federal & State Service

Americorps: AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps provides opportunities for Americans of all backgrounds to serve their country, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, and improve lives and communities.

Serve Illinois: AmeriCorps often described as …

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Explore Jobs & Internships in Law, Government & Public Administration

Are you interested in law, politics, advocacy, or public service? Careers in government and public administration offer the opportunity to create change, support communities, and shape policy at the local, state, national, or international level.

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Gap Year Options: Fellowships and Residencies in Law, Government, & Public Administration

Fellowships and Residencies provide structured opportunities to develop specific skills, whether in research, government, public service, or other fields. These …

Resume & Cover Letter Samples

Looking for inspiration as you build or refine your resume? These examples are organized by class year, career interests, and …

Post Grad Service Option: Federal & State Service

Americorps: AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps provides opportunities for Americans of all backgrounds to …

Explore Jobs & Internships in Law, Government & Public Administration

Are you interested in law, politics, advocacy, or public service? Careers in government and public administration offer the opportunity to …

Decoding Your Future

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Law School Comparison Worksheet

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Skill Building Courses

GDPR Compliance: Essential Training

Taught by Mandy Huth
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a privacy-related regulation in the EU that became active and enforceable in May…

AI Trust and Safety: Navigating the New Frontier

Taught by Tiffany Xingyu Wang
In this pioneering course, acclaimed trust & safety (T&S) leader Tiffany Xingyu Wang tackles a pressing challenge facing organizations: driving…

Ethics Conversations: Building an Ethics-Based Culture

Taught by ProDio Audio Learning Inc.
Organizations with strong ethics-based cultures are significantly less prone to misconduct. Driving the right culture is part of our professional…

ENGL-298 Career Discovery (1 Credits)

Taught by McDowell, Joseph (Lecture)
This class provides a personalized framework for English majors to help them discover how they might apply their major after…

Ethical Client Acquisition for Accountants: Strategies for Attracting Great Clients

Taught by ProDio Audio Learning Inc.
This audio course is for accounting professionals who want to improve their skills in engaging with clients or customers, including…

Ethics: Managing Real or Perceived Conflicts of Interest

Taught by ProDio Audio Learning Inc.
Conflicts of interest can cause serious harm when they are mishandled, yet as we take on more roles and opportunities,…

CCSP Cert Prep: 6 Legal, Risk, and Compliance

Taught by Mike Chapple
Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to help businesses secure information and systems in the cloud by earning the…

Influence versus Manipulation: The Ethics of Persuasion

Taught by Madecraft
Success in business depends on being able to get your viewpoint heard and your ideas taken seriously. So how do…

Tech On the Go: Ethics in AI

Taught by Ayodele Odubela
The ethics of artificial intelligence is hotly contested in tech. And as AI has been adopted in recent years by…

Tech on the Go: Ethics in Web Development

Taught by Morten Rand-Hendriksen
Ethics in web design isn’t just about avoiding risk and mitigating harm. Anyone involved with bringing a product, service, or…

Tech on the Go: Ethics in Cybersecurity

Taught by Jerod Brennen
Never before has there been so much power available literally at your fingertips—from a computer, mobile phone, or tablet. That’s…

Copyright for Photographers

Taught by Carolyn E. Wright
The intersection of photography and law is a complex place. At one of those crossroads lies copyright. Many photographers aren’t…

Accounting Ethics

Taught by Ajay Pangarkar
For both public and private businesses, timely and accurate financial reports are a vital part of communicating your company’s health.…

Business Ethics

Taught by Bob McGannon
Ethical behavior is critical to the success of your career and your company. But ethics are not always black and…

Leadership Ethics

Taught by Bob McGannon
Today’s headlines are rife with stories of corporate corruption. These incidents are often pinned on the decision-makers at the top—and…

Ethics and Law in Data Analytics

Taught by Microsoft General Technical Skills
With big data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), corporations, governments, and individuals have access to powerful tools that can have…

Business Law for Managers

Taught by Jo-Ná Williams
Did you know that you have legal responsibilities as a manager? Even if you work with a corporation, you can…

Copyright for Creatives: Protecting Your Work

Taught by Von Glitschka
Many creative people are familiar with the frustrating experience of discovering that their work is being used online without their…

Business Ethics for Sales Professionals

Taught by Dean Karrel
Regardless of your profession, the subject of ethics is an important one to review. That said, it’s particularly critical for…

Music Law: Copyrighting a Song

Taught by Richard Stim
Registering a copyright to a song is not the easiest process, but it’s helpful for songwriters. It preserves your legal…

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