Law & Policy, Government & Public Administration

Political science strives to promote the understanding of politics. Students study systems of government, political theory, and the intersection of politics with race and culture. Students learn to analyze local, national, and international government systems and prepare to become engaged and active citizens. Students who major in political science prepare for an array of career paths in government, law, business, public service, and more.

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Practice Area Insights: How to Break Into an Environmental Law Practice

Environmental law can differ greatly depending on an attorney’s client base; one can work for a public interest group or firm to fight to preserve the environment or can represent companies to navigate environmental regulations. On either side, the practice …

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Demystifying Law School for the Next Generation

Law school can feel out of reach for many individuals because of rising application costs as well as other barriers to access. The new Launchpad Scholars Program seeks to lower those barriers for the next generation — and you can help …

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Practice Area Insights: What Training Do You Need As a Healthcare Attorney?

Healthcare law covers a broad spectrum of legal work. While all attorneys in this practice area focus on the healthcare industry, what they do daily varies widely. Private practice attorneys may focus on the transactional aspects, counseling healthcare companies on …

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Practice Area Insights: The Types of Deals That Energy, Oil & Gas Attorneys Handle

Energy, Oil & Gas attorneys advise companies on corporate issues (the development, acquisition, and disposal of assets), issues you might recognize from property class (like imminent domain and mineral rights), regulatory compliance, and even financial aspects of commoditized energy assets. …

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Top 10 job boards for diverse students who want to work for non-profits, government

It can be challenging to find the right job board if you’re a diverse college student seeking employment opportunities, and even more so if you’re seeking a part-time, seasonal, internship, or other early-career job with a non-profit or government agency. …

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