Government, Law & Policy

Do you want to make a difference by serving others and being a change agent?
Do you enjoy learning about and discussing complex issues affecting our world?
Are you interested in possible careers in government, law, and policy sectors?
Are you passionate about solving individual, group, or societal problems through advocacy, policy work, law, or social service?

Government, Law & Policy prepares Grinnellians for careers in public policy, law, local and federal government, urban and regional planning, research, politics, human services, community organizing, advocacy, nonprofit management, international relations, international development, and more.

It’s Climate Week in the CLS!

The CLS is excited to present several opportunities for Grinnellians to learn about careers in climate and connect with alumni & innovators in this space. Coming up on Thursday, April 10:

Careers in Climate Alumni Panel in partnership with Center …

By Sarah Barks
Sarah Barks Assistant Dean & Director of Analytics & Operations
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Aaron Yost ’23 Begins the Journey as a Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship

Aaron Yost ’23 received a Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship, which will support him in a two-year graduate program, two summer internships, and extensive professional development leading to a Foreign Service Officer position in the U.S. Department of State. …

By Margaret Morey
Margaret Morey Student Ambassador & Office Assistant
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Guest Blog: The Growing Value of Career Skillset Training in Technology

By Ronald Taylor ’26

Recently, I had the privilege of attending a government technology conference in Arlington, Virginia, just before Christmas. What I witnessed there completely transformed my perspective on the role of education and career training in the technology …

By Ronald Taylor
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Pre-Law Conferences and Prep Programs

Pre-Law Conferences

National Black Pre-Law Conference – Fall

Columbia Law School’s Virtual Law Symposium – Fall  

Pre-Law Mentorship and Prep …

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Firsthand Vault Guides

Vault Career Guide to Law, Fourth Edition

Vault Career Guide to Law, Fourth Edition

Vault Guide to Top Internships, 2025 Edition

Vault Guide to Top Internships, 2025 Edition

The Vault Guide to Top Internships rates more than 100 internship programs. Based on a survey of approximately 20,000 interns, …

Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms, 2022 Edition

Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms, 2022 Edition

The Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms is the most comprehensive, candid guide on the nation’s most prestigious …

Vault Guide to Politics, Public Policy, and Activism Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Politics, Public Policy, and Activism Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Government Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Government Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to the Top Midsize Texas Law Firms, 2021 Edition

Vault Guide to the Top Midsize Texas Law Firms, 2021 Edition

The Vault Guide to the Top Midsize Texas Law Firms is an in-depth, candid guide on the most prestigious midsize …

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