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Meet the Community Coaches
Brianna Bennett
- Do you consider yourself to be ambitious, resilient, or optimistic?
- Are you interested in learning about developing public policy or addressing issues through governmental initiatives?
- Does it sound like fun to argue legal issues or lead a civic improvement project?
- Could you see yourself working for a city, state, or federal agency or non-profit organization?
Careers in this community focus on public affairs, politics, and serving the community.
Law (jobs prior to/instead of law school)
Law Enforcement
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Politics
Additional Areas
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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.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook and O*Net contain information on duties, education and training, pay and job outlook.
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 at the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership. 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:
Sociology Club
Mock Trial
Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Society
Undergraduate Political Science Association
Pi Sigma Alpha
Amnesty International
UI Student Government
Student United Way
United Nations Association
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.
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Check out student employment, internships & post-graduation full-time jobs in Handshake. Employers targeting University of Iowa students & alumni use this recruiting system to connect with you! |
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
UI Research Teams and Summer Policy Institute
Job Search
American Evaluation Association
Political Job Hunt
Public Affairs Council Job Board
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!
Alliance for Nonprofit Management
American Association of Language Specialists
American Evaluation Association
American Political Science Association
American Association of Political Consultants
American Society for Public Administration
American Sociological Association
Association for Policy Analysis and Management
Engaging Local Government Leaders
Grant Professionals Association
Learn About Careers from Real Life Professionals
Candidcareer.com provides an easy and effective way to explore careers and learn about job search strategies through thousands of 1-2 minute video clips
Employment Attorney
Environmental Program Manager
Nonprofit Director
Job & Internship Postings
Assistant City Attorney at City of Sheboygan
Planning to Win: An Analysis of US Strategy at Hudson Institute
Legal Intern at Sue E Cooley Foundation
Federal Judicial Staff Attorney at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Federal Judicial Staff Attorney at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Federal Judicial Staff Attorney at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Summer intern at Guatemala Human Rights Commission
Deputy Corporation Counsel at Walworth County Wisconsin
Compliance Auditor at Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau
Case Manager at The GEO Group
Chief Corporation Counsel at Milwaukee County
Brew City Match Asset Coordinator at MRA - The Management Association
Police Officer (New Recruits and Laterals) - 06/21/2024 Testing Date at City of Springfield, MO
Paralegal at The Pennsylvania Innocence Project
Community Engagement VISTA (entry level) at United Way of the Piedmont
Experienced Firefighter at City of Leawood Kansas
Firefighter (Entry Level) at City of Leawood Kansas
Planning - Intern at City of Leawood Kansas
Police Officer (Entry) at City of Leawood Kansas
Arraignment and Misdemeanor Prosecutor at City of Detroit
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