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The Government and Law community will provide information and resources for students and alumnae who are interested in pursuing careers in public service or the legal industry. 

In this community you can access resources to help you learn about the field, connect to professionals and employers, find internship and job openings, and more. Use the information on this page, along with the support of CPD counselors, to strategize your career development.

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Benefits and Drawbacks of Clerkships

Published on March 6, 2023

Clerkships are an excellent way to begin your legal career. Taking a year or two to clerk before you work at a firm or for an agency can be a big benefit to you in the long run, both in …

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Application deadline extended | Summer 2023 Leeba Lessin Medicare and Health Policy Internship

Published on March 2, 2023

The application deadline for the Leeba Lessin Internship on Health and Medicare Policy has been extended.

New Deadline: Friday, March 10, 2023

Freshman and sophomore first-generation college students across the U.S. who are interested in health care and Medicare policy …

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New USAJobs Federal Internship Portal

Published on February 17, 2023

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Department of Labor, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) have developed and launched a new portal on USAJOBS for prospective Federal interns. Located at intern.usajobs.gov, the Federal Internship Portal is a one-stop …

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Ultimate Guide to Internship Application Deadlines

Published on February 14, 2023

Internships are a great way to get on-the-job experience, learn job skills, grow your network, and learn more about a career path and company. Yet a key part of landing an internship is making sure you apply at the right …

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What jobs can you get with a Master of Public Administration degree?

Published on February 13, 2023

By Dr. Joseph Sallustio, Claremont Lincoln University

Graduate students passionate about making an impact and serving the common good have flocked to Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs in recent years. With an MPA – an alternative to the Master of …

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Executive Leadership Council Scholarship

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Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms, 2022 Edition

Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms, 2022 Edition

The Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms is the most comprehensive, candid guide on the nation’s most prestigious …

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Vault Guide to Politics, Public Policy, and Activism Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Politics, Public Policy, and Activism Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Government Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Government Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to the Top Midsize Texas Law Firms, 2021 Edition

Vault Guide to the Top Midsize Texas Law Firms, 2021 Edition

The Vault Guide to the Top Midsize Texas Law Firms is an in-depth, candid guide on the most prestigious midsize …

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Vault Guide to the Best Intellectual Property Boutique Law Firms, 2021 Edition

Vault Guide to the Best Intellectual Property Boutique Law Firms, 2021 Edition

The Vault Guide to the Best Intellectual Property Boutique Law Firms is an in-depth, candid guide on the most prestigious …

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Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas, 2021 Edition

Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas, 2021 Edition

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