Law, Public Safety & Policy

Welcome to the Law, Public Safety & Policy Community! Learn more here about the different career paths you can pursue, get resources to start your career journey and take next steps to pursue career opportunities.

Providing services to protect others, navigating the criminal justice system and national security are part of this group of occupations. Lawyers, judges, police, firefighters, and national intelligence staff represent a sample of the occupations found here. If you have an interest in representing and protecting the rights of others, these jobs are worth considering.

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LSAT vs. GRE for Law School–Which to Take and How to Ace Both

Published on March 6, 2025

Law school admissions typically require that applicants take one of two tests: the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). As the names imply, the LSAT is specific to law school while the GRE is applicable …

Seeking Student Employment for Fall 2025?

Published on March 3, 2025

This is an excellent time to connect with on campus employers. Many are interested in hiring now in order to plan for the Fall semester.

Following are a number of ways to find employment opportunities –

Handshake – is the jobs, internships …

By Melanie Kiel

Job Search Resilience for Graduate Students

Published on February 19, 2025

Navigating the job market is to expect uncertainty and setbacks, but often, rejection leads toward redirection and growth.

Join us for an empowering event, Resilience and Resources in the Job Search, hosted by the Academic Success & Career Center and …

By Aimee Tejeda Lunn

15 Careers in Criminal Justice You Can Have with Your Degree

Published on October 24, 2024

Whether you’re just starting out with a bachelor’s degree or advancing with a master’s, careers in criminal justice offer a rich variety of options. From psychology positions to roles in social work, your criminal justice degree can be your key …

Interested in Public Service Careers?

Published on September 6, 2024

Check out The Everything Guide to a Career in Public Service by Heather Krasna, Associate Dean, Career Services & Adjunct Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. In her article, Dr. Krasna …

By Melanie Kiel