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.

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Entertainment Law: A Legal Specialty that Protects Creative Expression

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Published on January 28, 2025

During the course of this class, I have dived deeper into the realm of the law, and I’ve gained valuable insights that have not only shaped my understanding of the field but also illuminated my career trajectory. I have finally …

By Aryaman Bahri

Discovering the NSA: Cryptology, Cybersecurity, and Insights from ‘No Such Podcast

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Published on November 4, 2024

Did you know that the largest employer in the United States is the U.S. federal government, employing over 2 million civilian workers?

A division of the federal government is The National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) leads the U.S. Government …

By Jen Carrieri

From Classroom to Career: Smart Strategies for Landing the Perfect Internship!

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Published on November 1, 2024

An internship isn’t just about gaining experience – it’s the first real step towards your future career. Getting an internship can be tough, but with the right approach, you can secure an opportunity that aligns well with your career goals. …

By Aarya Tupe

Use “Career Guides” to explore with our nation’s largest employer: The Federal Government

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Published on October 29, 2024

The Federal Government is our nation’s largest employer with 2.1 million civilian employees in careers spanning from aerospace to the creative arts and everything in between. With over 400 various bureaus, departments, agencies, committees and subcommittees across the United States …

By Jessica Lane-Rwabukwisi

Eve Albert

Alumni

Buffalo, New York
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Josh Barber

Alumni

Portland, Maine
Program Analyst Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

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Rachel Baskin

Alumni

Garden City, New York
Partner Livits Ayass Baskin PLLC

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David Berman

Alumni

Queens, New York
AVP, Senior Counsel Lincoln Financial

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Lisa Black

Alumni

Elmsford, New York
Founding/Managing Partner Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP

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Stephanie Bozak, PsyD

Alumni

Connecticut
Director of Children’s Mental Health State of Connecticut - Department of Children and Families

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Jessica Clark

Alumni

Kingston, Ontario
Privacy & AI Attorney Self-Employed (Of Counsel w/various firms)

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Staci Custus

Alumni

New York, New York
Program Officer Japan Center for International Exchange

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Rachel Czap

Alumni

Washington, District of Columbia
Scheduler United States Senate

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Maura Danehey

Alumni

Senior Communications Leader / Disability Consultant / Research Assistant Momentive / Mercy Corps / New York University

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Matthew DeSaro

Alumni

New York
Special Assistant Attorney General New York State Office of the Attorney General

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Abigail (Abby) Duvall, MPH

Alumni

Elmira, New York
Research Assistant CDC Foundation

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