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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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What Is Criminal Law?

Published on November 29, 2022

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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Fellowship Opportunity: Foreign Affairs IT for the U.S. State Dept.

Published on November 22, 2022

The Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship is an Opportunity of a Lifetime

If you want to use your tech skills to make a difference, see the world, and experience different cultures, the Foreign Affairs IT (FAIT) Fellowship is an opportunity of …

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JM Family Enterprises: 2023 Summer Internship Positions are LIVE! Apply Today!

Published on November 9, 2022

We are excited to announce that our 2023 Summer Internship Positions are now live on our website!

Visit the available opportunities at https://jmfamily.com/careers/.

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What Is Environmental Law?

Published on November 7, 2022

Many agencies and government departments use environmental law services to protect their interests. So do businesses, advocacy organizations, and law firms that represent individuals.

Environmental law is a growing field with a broad scope of work that encompasses issues related …

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RSVP by November 11th for the Criminal Justice Reform Symposium: Innovative Justice: Through the Lens of Prosecution

Published on November 2, 2022

Madam District Attorney Fani T. Willis and the internship program at the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office are extremely excited to invite you all to, Innovative Justice: Through the Lens of Prosecution, a criminal justice reform symposium, programming aimed at …

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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

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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

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