Join the Government, Policy and Law Career Cluster

What is a career cluster? Career clusters connect you to people, information, events and resources to help you explore interests and opportunities tailored around YOUR interests and career goals!

Career Cluster: Government Policy and Law 
The GOVERNMENT, POLICY, & LAW career cluster focuses on careers that emphasize strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and/or an interest in influencing local, national, and international policies. Explore careers that serve the public good including politics, local, state, and federal government opportunities, international relations, law and national security.

Want to learn more? Connect with a career consultant on the Education and Human Services team for more information and career help! You can find their names right on the Government Policy and Law Career Cluster page!

Students are pre-assigned to a career cluster based on major and class year, but we encourage you to update your preferences to ensure you are receiving information based on your personal interests! There are 7 career clusters to choose from:

  • Arts & Communication
  • Business & Entrepreneurship
  • Education & Human Services
  • Engineering & IT
  • Government, Policy & Law
  • Science & Healthcare
  • Exploring

Updating your career cluster preferences will help us provide you with tailored career opportunities, resources and events! To customize the content you receive, sign into Career Tools using your BU login. At the top of the page, click “Preferences” and select the types of content you would like to receive information on!

By Cassie Spencer
Cassie Spencer Assistant Director, Internship and Career Education