Majors to Prepare Students Interested in Government, Public Administration, and Law

There are many paths to working in Government, Public Administration and Law. Read on to explore the majors at UConn that can help prepare you for work in these fields!

By Michelle Shavnya
Michelle Shavnya
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University Resources for Students Interested in Government, Public Administration, and Law

Check out these resources to help you succeed on your career journey in government, public administration and law!

By Michelle Shavnya
Michelle Shavnya
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School of Social Work Welcomes Innovations Institute to Improve Child and Family Services Nationwide

With the addition of Innovations Institute, the School of Social Work expands UConn’s leadership and contributions nationwide

By Ziba Kashef
Ziba Kashef Publicity/Marketing Administrator
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The Law School Experience

Looking to gain insights into succeeding in law school? Explore the Law School Experience and learn how to succeed on law school exams, make constitutional arguments, read and analyze a legal case, and write a law school outline.

By Christopher McAuliffe
Christopher McAuliffe
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Nidhi Nair ’23 Named UConn’s First Schwarzman Scholar

Chosen from over 3,000 applicants, economics major, Nidhi Nair, will join 150 fellow scholars in Beijing. She has been named the first Schwarzman Scholar in the history of the institution.

By Mike Enright
Mike Enright Media Services Associate
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Exploring Careers for Pre-Law Students – Legal and Compliance Officers

Interested in the legal field, but unsure about practicing law? Explore the careers of legal and compliance officers and the steps to start this career journey.

By Caty Jhong
Caty Jhong
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Native American Heritage Month Spotlight: Sharice Davids

The month of November is Native American Heritage Month! To celebrate, today we are highlighting U.S. Representative Sharice Davids. Representative Davids is the first Native American woman elected to represent Kansas’s 3rd congressional district, the first openly LGBTQ+ person elected to the U.S. Congress, and one of the two first Native American women to be elected to Congress, winning the 2018 Congressional elections in Kansas and being inaugurated in January 2019.

By Avery Caya
Avery Caya Graduate Assistant, CLAS/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (They/Them/Theirs)
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Liberal Arts Jobs & Internships Available NOW at USAJobs.gov

Check out the internship and full-time job options on USAJobs.gov! There are a variety of opportunities for students and recent graduates, just set up your profile and begin searching!

By Kathleen Powell
Kathleen Powell Front Desk Operations Assistant
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USG: A Gateway to Government and Administration

Interested in working in the government? UConn’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) can help you get your start!

By Christopher McAuliffe
Christopher McAuliffe
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The Federal Government is Hiring; here are # things to know about

Résumés

Once you have mastered the basics, resume writing is a transferable skill. Any effective resume is persuasively drafted to provide information and evidence of compatibility with a specific job. The best way to do this is to thoroughly read …

By Wiley Dawson
Wiley Dawson Assistant Director, UConn Hartford (He, Him, His)
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