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.

Getting Accustomed to my Summer Internship

During these past weeks as an intern on Capitol Hill, I have responded to constituent emails and phone calls, led tours of the Capitol, and met with a variety of interesting people who work on the Hill. Surprisingly to me, …

By Erica Albert
Erica Albert
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The Early Weeks of my Summer Internship

Three weeks ago, I moved to Washington D.C for the summer and began my internship in the U.S House of Representatives. I was extremely nervous on my first day and was sure everyone in the office would know exactly what …

By Erica Albert
Erica Albert
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Student Success Story – Emily Whitaker ’22

How Emily Whitaker ’22 has worked towards her graduate degree with the support of family, friends, and campus organizations

Attending graduate school during a global pandemic was not easy, but nothing worth achieving usually is! As graduation approaches, I have …

By Emily Whitaker
Emily Whitaker
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Student Success Story – Eva Vazquez ’23

How Eva Vazquez ’23 used failure to motivate her and make a major achievement

Ironically enough, you must fail in order to succeed. This statement holds true for all aspects of life, from school to sports to personal life, and …

By Eva Vazquez
Eva Vazquez Senior Peer Consultant
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