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Explore Careers in Law and Public Service
- Check out Exploring Majors & Careers page (scroll to What Can I Do With This Major?).
- See what Hawkeyes in your college/major are doing after graduation using interactive post-graduation dashboards.
- Interested in working as a translator? Translate UIOWA
The Occupational Outlook Handbook and O*Net contain information on duties, education and training, pay and job outlook.
Example Occupation Groups: Community and Social Service; Legal; Life, Physical, and Social Science; Protective Service
Amnesty International
Amnesty International is a Nobel Peace Prize-winning global movement of more than 10 million people which campaigns for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.Explore opportunities with Public Defenders offices
Related Student Organizations and Activities
Want to put your interests to good use? Join with other students who share them. Discover student organizations which relate to law and public service through Leadership and Engagement. You can browse the database by letter or search by keyword or name for locating student organizations.
Some examples of organizations that may be of interest are:
If you don’t want to join a club or don’t have the time, you can find and activities events related to your interests via After Class and the University of Iowa Events Calendar.
Professional Organizations
Professional organizations are a great way to explore, prepare, experience, and achieve your career interests and goals!
- Explore: Learn what people in the industry do, talk about, and take action on
- Prepare: Learn about job titles, companies, and organizational/thought leaders
- Experience: Check out resources, including specialized job boards and LinkedIn groups to locate mentors and job shadowing/informational interview opportunities
- Achieve: Polish your professional image by taking an active part in your industry’s association. Reach your goals through networking and the professional development opportunities your association provides.
Plus, professional associations often offer discounted memberships to students!
World Languages and Cultures
- American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
- American Translators Association
- Association of International Educators
- Council on International Educational Exchange
- Foreign Policy Association
- Internatioanal Association of Conference Interpretors
- International Federation of Translators
- International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language
- National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
- American Association of Interpreters and Translators in Education (AAITE).
- American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI)
- National Association for Interpretation
- National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators
- American Association of Language Specialists
Government
Nonprofit
Pre-Law
Social Impact
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
- Activism and Social Justice Division
- International Treatment Preparedness Coalition - Global Activist Network
- Peace & Justice Studies Association
Sociology & Criminology
- American Sociological Association
- Rural Sociological Association
- International Sociological Association
- Sociologists for Women in Society
- Population Association of America
- Go Law Enforcement
- American Society of Criminology
Political Science
Additional Areas
Suggested Search Terms for Jobs and Internships
Law (jobs prior to/instead of law school)
- Clerks Office in Local County
- Law Enforcement
- Police, Sheriff, State Dept
- FBI, Homeland Security
- Legal Assistant
- Legislative Assistant
- Paralegal
- Research or Policy Analyst
- Victim Advocate
- Arbitrator
Law Enforcement
- City Police Department
- County Sheriffs Office
- Transit Authority Police
- School District Police
- Housing Authority Police
- District Attorneys' Office Investigators
- Airport Police
- Harbor Police
- State Police
- Corrections Officer
- Residential Officer
- Parole Officer
- Highway Patrol
- Border Patrol Agents
- Customs Officer
- Crime Scene Investigator
- FBI
- Homeland Security
- Intelligence Agent
Politics
- Affirmative Action Officer
- Campaign Manager
- Community Organizer
- Foreign Service Officer
- Legislative Aide
- Legislator
- Political Correspondent
- Pollster
Additional Areas
- Activist
- Archivist
- Demographics Analyst
- Historian
- International Development Coordinator
- Nonprofit Manager
- Policy Analyst
- Program Evaluator
- Public Administrator
- Public Affairs Coordinator
- Research Associate
- Trade Specialist
Job, Volunteering, and Internship Resources
Check out student employment, internships, and post-graduation full-time jobs in Handshake. Employers targeting University of Iowa students and alumni use this recruiting system to connect with you! We also have a Law & Public Service Collection to help narrow your search.
Finding opportunities to launch your career is a skill of its own. We also have tips for the search process for volunteering, internships, and jobs on other parts of our site and encourage you to make a career advising appointment.
Gaining Experience
- American Political Science Association: Internship Resources
- U.S Department of State Pathways Programs
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management Internship and Pathways Programs
- Internships.com
- American Bar Association
- The Washington Center
- Idealist
- Intelligence Careers: Students and Internships
- UI Research Teams and Summer Policy Institute
- Study Abroad
- Supreme Court Internship Program
Job Search
- American Evaluation Association
- Careers in Government
- Devex: Global Development Job Board
- Discover Criminal Justice
- Impactpool: International Development & Relief
- International Job Search
- State of Iowa
- Lobbying Jobs
- Opportunities in Public Affairs
- Police One
- Political Job Hunt
- Public Affairs Council Job Board
- Public Service Careers
- USAJOBS.gov
- U. S. Department of State
- U.S. House of Representatives: Positions with Members and Committees
- U.S. Senate Employment and Internship Opportunities Bulletin
- Work for Good
- Your Pathway to Public Service Legal Careers
Pre-Law Resources
Pre-Law Academic Advising Resources: Students interested in law school are encouraged to connect and meet with the Pre-Law Academic Advisor for help with course planning and academic preparation.
Already declared Pre-Law? Schedule an appointment with your Pre-Law Academic Advisor through MyUI.
Not declared or not sure if you have a Pre-Law Advisor? Call the Academic Advising Center at 319-353-5700.
Learn About Careers from Professionals
Our Industry Insights webinar series brings employers from your field directly to you!