Calling the Class of 2024: Participate in our First Destination Celebration! Submit your photo and details of your first destination plans by Monday April 29th.

Government and Law

Explore the Government and Law community

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.

Join this community by personalizing your preferences to receive the regular alerts on events, career advice, and jobs/internships in the law and justice field. 

Get started by seeing what you can do with an interest in Government, Law and Justice.

HBCU National Center Housing Grant Interest Form Now Open

Published on October 26, 2023

We are excited to announce that the HBCU National Center Housing Grant Interest Form applications are now open.

If your students are interning in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) area during the upcoming spring semester and need housing …

By Kendra [uConnect]
Kendra [uConnect]
Send Email
Read more

2024 Rangel Summer Enrichment Program Application is Now Open!

Published on October 24, 2023

The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, …

By Kendra [uConnect]
Kendra [uConnect]
Send Email
Read more

A Day in the Life: Corporate Law Partner

Published on October 24, 2023

This Day in the Life is a snapshot of the life of a relatively young New York corporate partner who is also the mother of a young child.

6:15 AM: Wake up.

6:30 AM: 40 minutes on StairMaster with The …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
Read more

We’re Live! 10/17 BPIA Virtual International Career Fair!

Published on October 10, 2023

Hosted by Black Professionals in International Affairs

Open to all backgrounds

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 • 5:00pm – 9:00pm EDT • Hopin Virtual Conference Platform

1:1 Speed Networking / Panels / 20+ Exhibitors

Register here: https://iabpia.org/BPIA-Career-Fair

By Kendra [uConnect]
Kendra [uConnect]
Send Email
Read more

What Is Corporate Law?

Published on September 26, 2023

When Facebook bought WhatsApp for $22 billion, corporate law helped facilitate the transaction. With so much money and thousands of employees and users involved, the companies needed corporate lawyers to help with the legality of the process — including research on …

Read more

Sidebar

Labor Market InsightsIn partnership withLightcast logo

Find a career that aligns with your career interests, see current salary projects, and identify skills you need to apply for that next job or internship.

There are two ways to use this tool below:

  1. By Keyword: Search for the name of the occupation you’re interested in.
  2. By Industry: Not sure what job you’d like? Search by desired industry and see available occupations.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Access All Labor Market Insights here!

Featured Resources

Executive Leadership Council Scholarship

Executive Leadership Council Scholarship

The Executive Leadership Council

The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) is the preeminent membership organization committed to increasing the number of …

Read More
View All Resources

Vault Guides

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 …

Read More
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 …

Read More
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 …

Read More
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 …

Read More
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 …

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

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

Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas is the insider’s guide to what it’s really like to practice at …

Read More
View All Guides

Location

Phone
(404) 270-5273
Email
cpd@spelman.edu
Website
http://spelman.edu/cpd
Address

350 Spelman Lane Southwest
Campus Box 10
Atlanta, GA 30314

Social

Service Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Meet Our Sponsor 

Carrier logo

Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce. Together, we can build a brighter future with confidence.

Learn More About Carrier