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.

Occupations within Law, Public Safety & Policy

What Is Criminal Law?

You may know shows like Law & Order, The Practice, and Better Call Saul for their intense, high-stress, and sometimes emotional scenes, but they’re based on a very real career path in criminal law. So, what is criminal law, and …

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First Destination Survey Data

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) offers an excellent tool for planning with their first destination survey results.

“NACE’s First-Destination Survey captures information regarding how new college graduates fare in their careers within six months of graduation. The …

By Harrison Hughes
Harrison Hughes Career Coach & Academic Advisor
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Spring Semester | Paid Congressional Internship

Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04) is currently seeking paid congressional interns for the Spring 2023 term. The internships are in-person and will run from January to early May. Dates are flexible. This internship is open to undergraduate and recent college graduates.

By Harrison Hughes
Harrison Hughes Career Coach & Academic Advisor
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Why Pro Bono Work Is Essential to a Successful Legal Career

Sonja Sahlsten is an associate at Finnegan in Washington, DC. In addition to her patent law practice, Sonja devotes significant time to pro bono and has found the work challenging and fulfilling. Sonja's pro bono work has given her opportunities …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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What to do with a degree in Criminal Justice: Interview with the FBI

 

If you’re studying or thinking about studying Criminal Justice, we are excited to have some great career advice for you, via FBI’s Recruitment and Selection Unit. They answered our questions about what is available for Criminal Justice students, and not …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Featured Resources

CORA (Court Opportunity Recruitment for All)

The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) provides a centralized application to find out about state level court opportunities! Use …

Federal Internship Finder

The Partnership for Public Service

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to support the …

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