Robin Shefts
Assistant Director (Hartford Campus)
If you are majoring in a career related to the humanities, social services, public policy/government, business, or urban/community development you may especially want to consider pursuing employment in the non-profit sector. Non-profit organizations develop missions that focus on the welfare …
The Office of the Secretary of the State is seeking over 300 volunteer poll workers for Election Day 2020. Career majors in the fields of political science, public policy or human rights may be particularly interested in learning and gaining …
Public Administration is a broad field with many diverse career paths and opportunities. Students can decide which career path most interests them based on their short-term/long-term career goals. One suggestion to consider for discovering which career path is best suited …
Searching for an internship or job has many inherent challenges, but during a global pandemic, they seem to be astronomical. Now that many companies and organizations are closing temporarily or minimizing staffing, traditional hiring has changed to reflect the times. …
Are you considering applying to law school rather than seeking employment during the COVID-19 era? Many college students are now considering graduate school as an option, rather than jumping into an uncertain job market. The decision to apply to law …
by Vault Law Editors | April 16, 2020
As COVID-19 has forced law schools to go virtual, lawyers to work virtually, and law firms to cut salaries and furlough employees, it has also affected summer internships and summer associate programs. Some programs …
Many college seniors and graduate students are interested in pursuing careers in the federal government. There are numerous resources on the internet for finding these career opportunities.
Applications to federal government agencies may take longer than average due to their …
The UConn Center for Career Development is pleased to announce a new career resource called ‘Career Communities’. Career Communities is comprised of a group of related career paths each with its own webpage with the following information categories:
• Commonly Found …
Navigating the First Year of Law School: 1L Timeline
by Mary Kate Sheridan | September 11, 2019
The first month of 1L year is like a whirlwind—from trying to survive the Socratic Method to learning how to outline effectively to figuring out …
Are you seeking an internship/co-op opportunity in the field of political science/government? An internship/co-op experience is empowering and an opportunity to gain work experience and learn relevant career skills and in your major field. It is also an opportunity to …