Welcome to the Government, Public Administration, and Law community!

The Government, Public Administration, and Law community will provide resources, information, and a virtual space for students and alumni interested in working within government, public administration, and legal industries.  As a follower of the Government, Public Administration, and Law community, you will get timely alerts on internships, co-ops, jobs, blogs, and events posted on the page.  

Career and self-development are life-long processes that evolve as new experiences and information are obtained. Use this page to design your career and self-development strategically. Review the list of student and professional organizations and decide which opportunities best align with your career goals. Connect with a Husky Mentor to engage in career conversations that will expand your network and give you an on-the-job perspective. Explore your options by reviewing Job Market Insights and the UConn Undergraduate Outcomes.  

Professions Might Include:

  • Lobbyists
  • Attorneys
  • Legislative assistants
  • Elected officials
  • Executive director
  • Foreign service officers
  • City planners
  • Organizers
  • Development officers
  • International development officers
  • Intelligence and security consultants
  • Service project coordinators 

Commonly Found Skills in this Field Might Include (but are not limited to):

  • Communicating ideas and presenting to a variety of audiences and officials
  • Advocating for change
  • Collaborating
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Understanding issues impacting society and individuals around the world
  • Writing reports
  • Conducting research and analysis of complex problems
  • Raising money
  • Working with a board of directors
  • Managing large-scale projects to affect change

Exposing students to socially-responsible vocations in industries ranging from public service & non-profits, to benefit-corporations & social enterprises.

Careers for the Common Good works to bring together students and values-driven organizations who desire to create positive change in society. We do this through both programming and the annual Careers for the Common Good Career Fair. Careers for the Common Good is a collaborative program of the Center for Career Development, the Office of Community Outreach, Programs, Services, and Initiatives, and the Human Rights Institute.

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Explore occupations by career categories and pathways and use real time labor market data to power your decision making.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Career Outcomes

  • First Destination
  • Top Employers
  • Starting Salary
  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

First Destination refers to undergraduate outcomes within the 6 months following graduation. The data is collected through a survey distributed to students at graduation, and again in the months following, to gain insight on their lives post-graduation. This information may come directly from the graduates via, for example, a survey method. Relevant data, however, may also be provided by employers, or obtained through other sources (e.g., LinkedIn profiles, other online sources, fellow graduates, or parents). 

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