Government, Policy, & 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.

TikTok Can Help Your Professional Development!

TikTok, an app that allows users to create and view short videos, is one of the most widely used social media platforms by Gen Z. The app was originally popularized when users filmed themselves participating in viral dance trends, but …

By Judy Bernier
Judy Bernier Employer Engagement and Outreach Assistant
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Intern at the New York State Senate

Each Spring, the New York State Senate selects 30 junior and senior undergraduate students to participate in the Session Undergraduate Assistants Program. The program runs from January through April and takes place on-site at the New York State Capitol in …

By Julia Sullivan
Julia Sullivan Marketing Graduate Assistant
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What are Background Checks and Security Clearances

If hired for a federal job, you must at least go through a basic background check to make sure you’re reliable, trustworthy, and suitable for the job. The background check process starts after you accept a job offer.

The hiring …

By Judy Bernier
Judy Bernier Employer Engagement and Outreach Assistant
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The Pros and Cons of Working for the Government

When you think about government, what pops into your head? For many, images of the President of the United States, Capitol Hill, and the Lincoln Memorial may come to mind. Those are indelible images of American government, but they do …

By Judy Bernier
Judy Bernier Employer Engagement and Outreach Assistant
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