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Practice Area Insights: How to Break Into an Environmental Law Practice

Published on March 22, 2024

Environmental law can differ greatly depending on an attorney’s client base; one can work for a public interest group or firm to fight to preserve the environment or can represent companies to navigate environmental regulations. On either side, the practice …

What is it like to work for the U.S. federal government as a student or recent grad?

Published on March 22, 2024

The United States federal government is the world’s second-largest employer with 2.1 million civilian employees. For payroll and other human resource purposes, most fall under the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

Working for the U.S. federal government, especially early in …

By College Recruiter

International Languages + ANY Career = Success: Alumni Career Panel

Published on March 4, 2024

Alums shared insights and advice on how their language skills advanced their careers while opening exciting opportunities in Tech, Law, Medicine and Gaming!

Valuable Insights from our Alums:

Have No Fear of Failure! -Learning a new language requires one to …

By Jennifer Barrington

Jemille Duncan ’26 Highlighted as Rising Star in Philly Politics

Published on February 27, 2024

6ABC: Swarthmore sophomore Jemille Duncan ’26 is a political prodigy, rising star in Philly politics

Philadelphia native Jemille Duncan ’26 was recently featured in a 6ABC series entitled Visions, which celebrates the city’s rich diversity, both past and present. For Black History Month, …

By Swarthmore Communications

Political Science Alumni Career Panel. Hosted by Political Science department and Career Services. Alums shared their career paths and insights, offering valuable advice for students.

Published on February 1, 2024

No Path is Straight – Embrace Your Curiosity

Swarthmore Prepares You for Your Next Steps

Panelists encouraged students to reach out to them on Linkedin or contact Christina Dahl cdahl1@swarthmore.edu in the Political Science department for their emails.

-Arianna Freeman …

By Jennifer Barrington

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A pro-LGBTQ+ law firm that offers internships for law students, as well as other opportunities for work in the field.

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SwatLink makes networking and mentoring that much easier. This closed, online networking and mentoring community facilitates natural connections between Swarthmore …

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