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Government, Public Policy & Law

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Explore & Make Connections

Talking to alumni in government, alumni in politics, and alumni in law, alumni in policy can help you make informed choices and potentially open doors.  Join Swatties Helping Swatties and conduct informational interviews to enhance your career journey. Make an appointment to chat with an advisor about this field.

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Learn & Apply

Browse the industry guides to learn more about types of roles, organizations and skills valued by employers. Look for internships and jobs on Handshake, where you can also browse employers and industry-specific events.

Best Entertainment Law Firms in the U.S.

Have you ever wondered who handles all the contracts and copyrights for those working in music, TV, film, theater, and publishing? Entertainment law firms and attorneys represent and protect the interests of both companies and creatives in the entertainment industry.

By Emily Courtney - Forage
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Careers in Law Roundtable: 5 Attorneys Discuss How They Found Their Path

Curious about a career in law? Whether you’re in law school, taking the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), or finishing your undergraduate degree, it’s helpful to hear from attorneys to get a sense of what working in the legal field …

By Anna Tomka - Forage
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BigLaw Offers Big Employee Benefits These Days-and That’s a Big Deal

It’s no secret that BigLaw firms draw many associates in with the lure of seriously big salaries. It’s also notable that BigLaw operates on a somewhat unusual salary structure; the associate salary scale is almost uniformly fixed and publicly known. …

By Julia DiPrete - Firsthand
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A Day in the Life of a Litigation Associate

Dylan Bolduc, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

7:30 a.m. – Wake up. I check for emails that might have come in overnight. This morning, it’s only my daily news alerts in my inbox. I like to be able to …

By Dylan Bolduc, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP - Firsthand
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Preparing a Writing Sample for Your Legal Job Interview

When it come to legal job interviews, the No. 1 rule is to be prepared. Thorough preparation ranges from working on sample questions, drafting your own questions for the firm or organization, printing out your resume in advance, to having …

By Vault Law Editors - Vault
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Career & Industry Guides

Vault Guide to a Law Career

This Vault Guide is a primer on the legal field, including its history, structure, and outlook for the future.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Career Resources

Partnership for Public Service

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that is building a better government and a stronger democracy.

USAjobs.gov

SHAPE AMERICA’S FUTURE: Find your fit in the federal government

Opportunities in Public Affairs

#1 source of Capitol Hill Jobs, Policy, Legislative, Public Affairs, Public Relations, & Communications jobs in the Washington, DC area

Idealist.org

A listing board with information on nonprofit and public service opportunities.

NYCDCAS Urban Fellows Program

Sponsored by the City of New York and administered by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, New York City Urban …

The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA)

The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) is a not-for-profit that has been supporting efforts to increase diversity in …

Contact & Location

Phone
(610) 328–8352
Address

500 College Ave.
Parrish Hall 135
Swarthmore, PA 19081

Career Service Hours

M 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
T 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
W 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
TH 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
F 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Office closed daily from 12–1pm for lunch.