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The Classics Prepare Students for Law School and More

Published on March 7, 2024

Think a classics major is a throwback to an earlier era, with little application in the modern world?

Think again, says classics and political science double major Makaila Hootman ’25. Hootman came to Grinnell with a strong desire to go …

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The 2025 International Business Ethics and Sustainability Case Competition (IBESCC)

Published on February 13, 2024

The 2025 International Business Ethics and Sustainability Case Competition (IBESCC) will be a hybrid competition held online and on the Loyola Marymount University (LMU) campus during the week of April 8-12.

In prior years, teams from Grinnell College competed and …

By Michael Lawrence

Who’s Hiring? 10 Organizations Devoted to International Development

Published on November 15, 2023

Photo Credit: Salah Malkawi, EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid

Are you looking for opportunities to address global challenges, partner with international communities, or be part of humanitarian aid responses? If so, then applying for a role with an organization …

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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