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Who’s Hiring? 7 Organizations Advocating for the LGBTQ+ Community

Published on July 24, 2024

Pride Month is a vibrant celebration and important reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality and acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community. It honors the bravery of those who fight for basic rights and continue to champion diversity in all its …

How Many Law Schools Should You Apply To?

Published on June 18, 2024

Law school is a postgraduate educational program that typically involves three years of full-time study, and is designed to prepare students for careers in the legal profession. It provides students with a comprehensive education as well as the opportunity to …

Registration Open: Harvard Public Policy Leadership Conference

Published on June 4, 2024

Harvard Kennedy School is currently accepting applications to its Annual Public Policy Leadership Conference (PPLC). The conference will be held October 3-6, 2024.

The PPLC mission is to inspire undergraduate student leaders—particularly those from historically underrepresented and underserved communities—to pursue …

By Gracie Brandsgard

Get Ready for Law School ChecklistShare This: Share Get Ready for Law School Checklist on FacebookShare Get Ready for Law School Checklist on LinkedInShare Get Ready for Law School Checklist on X
A list of steps you can take regardless of your class year to prepare for law school applications.

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Social Impact Career GuidesShare This: Share Social Impact Career Guides on FacebookShare Social Impact Career Guides on LinkedInShare Social Impact Career Guides on X
Second Day’s social impact career guides provide detailed overviews of specific career paths within the social impact space, from political …

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Professional Associations in Government, Law, and PolicyShare This: Share Professional Associations in Government, Law, and Policy on FacebookShare Professional Associations in Government, Law, and Policy on LinkedInShare Professional Associations in Government, Law, and Policy on X
Trade associations are a wonderful way to follow industry news, learn new skills, and find job postings.
Alliance for Nonprofit Management
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Podcasts & WebinarsShare This: Share Podcasts & Webinars on FacebookShare Podcasts & Webinars on LinkedInShare Podcasts & Webinars on X
Check out some podcasts and webinars related to all things GLP:
Podcasts
Burn Bag Podcast – hosts conversations with policy practitioners …

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Recruiting TimelinesShare This: Share Recruiting Timelines on FacebookShare Recruiting Timelines on LinkedInShare Recruiting Timelines on X
When should you start applying for jobs? Knowing when your target industry is most likely to be hiring will give …

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Pre-Law Conferences and Prep ProgramsShare This: Share Pre-Law Conferences and Prep Programs on FacebookShare Pre-Law Conferences and Prep Programs on LinkedInShare Pre-Law Conferences and Prep Programs on X
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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