Government, Law, & Public Policy

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The following sampling of tools and resources should be combined with your own research. We suggest you use targeted keyword searches to find representative employers and opportunities, explore professional associations, join LinkedIn groups, and browse additional job board postings. Remember to also search LinkedIN and MyPenn (formerly QuakerNet) to connect with Penn alumni in fields related to your interests. Additionally, the sample jobs and employers are only a small selection of what’s posted in Handshake – log in to see much more!

We also suggest using the Career Exploration section of our website for more information or researching by major.

Explore Careers in Government, Law, & Public PolicyThere are a lot of career paths to consider when pursuing a role in government, law or public policy and you may also discover a bit of overlap among those fields. Some examples of roles within these industries are policy analyst, paralegal, politician or campaign worker, lobbyist or attorney, to name a few.  Many of these roles are fantastic opportunities to gain experience and responsibility very early in your career.
Connect with Employers and AlumniThrough networking you can making connections and build relationships with professionals who can help you to learn what it’s like to work in a particular role, field, or industry. You can use Penn’s alumni database, MyPenn (formerly QuakerNet) as well as LinkedIN to find and connect with alumni who work in industries that are interesting to you. Read more about how to make connections. 
Finding OpportunitiesOpportunities in government, law and public policy can be found in a variety of places, from larger job boards, to industry-specific niche job boards, to the career page of company websites. When you’re on a larger job board like Handshake, make sure you’re using filters and keywords to hone in on opportunities that are relevant to the types of roles you are seeking. We’ve also curated a list of industry-specific job resources related to government, law and public policy that can help you launch your search.
Find ResourcesOn this page, we’ve compiled many resources to help you prepare for a career in government, law, or public policy. Of particular interest should be the Tom Manatos Job List and professional organizations such as Idealist.

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The Vault Guide to the Best Intellectual Property Boutique Law Firms is an in-depth, candid guide on the most prestigious Intellectual Property Boutique Law Firms. Featuring the top-ranked firms from Vault’s 2021 Best Intellectual Property Boutique Law Firms ranking, this …

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Handshake is Career Services’ powerful platform for University of Pennsylvania students, postdocs and alumni served by our office.  Handshake uses …

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This site is designed to be your guide as you consider, apply, and secure federal employment.

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IdealistShare This: Share Idealist on TwitterShare Idealist on LinkedinShare Idealist on Facebook
Idealist is all about connecting idealists – people who want to do good – with opportunities for action and collaboration. With more …

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Policy Research (Includes Think Tanks)Share This: Share Policy Research (Includes Think Tanks) on TwitterShare Policy Research (Includes Think Tanks) on LinkedinShare Policy Research (Includes Think Tanks) on Facebook
This is a list of jobs, internships, fellowships, professional associations and sample employers focused on policy research.

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Partnership for Public ServiceShare This: Share Partnership for Public Service on TwitterShare Partnership for Public Service on LinkedinShare Partnership for Public Service on Facebook
The Partnership for Public Service presents strategies agencies can use in California and nationwide to recruit and hire a new …

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Need to write a federal resume? Let this be your guide.

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