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.

Introducing FedSupport

In response to the recent disruptions to the civil service, the Partnership for Public Service is launching FedSupport, a centralized hub that provides critical resources to current and former federal employees, frequently asked questions, webinars, and information about the federal workforce.

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Application Open: Harvard Public Policy Leadership Conference

Harvard Kennedy School is currently accepting applications to its Annual Public Policy Leadership Conference (PPLC). The conference will be held October 30 – November 2, 2025. 

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

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Gracie Brandsgard Director, Government, Law & Policy Career Community
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Rachel Rudacille ’26 Named Truman Scholar

Rachel Rudacille ’26, was awarded the highly prestigious Truman Scholarship. The U.S. Congress established the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation as a living memorial to President Truman in 1975. The foundation awards merit-based graduate school scholarships to college students in their junior …

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Resources

Pre-Law Conferences

National Black Pre-Law Conference – Fall

Columbia Law School’s Virtual Law Symposium – Fall  

Drake University Constitutional Law …

Firsthand Vault Guides

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

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

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

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

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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