
Law and Government

Interested in law, policy, or public service? Our Law & Government community connects you with opportunities in legal studies, international relations, public policy, and more. Learn about internships, explore graduate and law school pathways, and discover how you can shape systems and serve the public good.
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How to subscribe to Law & Government career newsletter
- Log into your Handshake account.
- On the top-right, click on the icon with your initials. Then, click on My career interest.
- On the next page, in the Subscribe to receive industry newsletters section, select the industries that you would like to receive newsletters about to get targeted information on opportunities in those fields.
- On the bottom-left, click the green Save My Career Interests button.
Self-assessment and career exploration
- Do a Focus 2 assessment to help you discover majors and occupations that match your personal attributes.
- Use the What Can I Do With This Major? website as a starting point to learn what career paths are possible from each major.
- Explore graduate school and consider if it’s right for you.
- Browse Government Career Guides.
Research opportunities on-campus
Summer research experiences
Many applications for summer internships are due in January and February.
- Search for summer research programs via Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP)
Jobs and internships
- Search for jobs on Handshake and LinkedIn.
- See our resources to prepare your resumes and cover letters.
- See our resources to prepare for interviews.
Resources
- Law School Application Checklist
- Self-Assessment : Develop Core Competencies for Law School
- Develop your Mission Statement for Law School – Worksheet
- Law School 101 PowerPoint Presentation
- Law School Application Timelines
- Professions in the Legal Field
- Sample Resume with Legal Experiences
- Alumni Statistics
- Discover Law, Promoting Diversity in Law
- Law School Numbers
- My Undocumented Life
- Boston College Law School Locator