The Everything Guide to a Career in Public Service

When I was 13 years old, I went to science camp. One day, I sat and listened as a scientist described what global warming was going to do to the planet—rising ocean levels, mass extinctions, devastation of populations around the …

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Women’s Rights Jobs: Our Quick Guide

Everyone deserves human rights like freedom from discrimination and the right to an education, health, and housing. Unfortunately, people’s rights are often restricted and violated because of their sex and gender identity. Women and girls face discrimination across the world, …

By Emmaline Soken-Huberty
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More Paid Federal Interns

Agencies will soon have the authority to hire college students to temporary, competitive positions, as part of the government’s expansion of paid internships. (iStock/Getty Images)

Students furthering …

By Jessie Bur
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The Costs of Becoming Barred [INFOGRAPHIC]

It’s no secret that becoming a lawyer isn’t a cheap endeavor, but one easily overlooked set of costs are those associated with the bar exam and bar membership. This infographic covers the expenses you should be prepared to cover, from the MPRE …

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A Day in the Life: Law Firm Summer Associate

Efat Elsherif is a 2L summer associate in White & Case's New York office. Efat graduated from McGill University in 2016 with a B.A. in Political Science and is currently pursuing her J.D. from McGill University Faculty of Law where she …

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10 Great—and Very Different—Jobs for Economics Majors

As you get ready to graduate with a degree in economics—or maybe as you’re choosing your major—you’re bound to be wondering what sort of jobs you’re qualified for. You likely know that you can go into investment banking or management …

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8 Great Jobs for Philosophy Majors (and Tips for How to Land One)

As someone with a philosophy degree, you’re probably sick of questions about why you chose that major or what job you’re going to get. And you’ve likely heard all of the super original jokes about philosophy giving you as many …

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10 Perfect Jobs for History Majors (That Aren’t Historian or Professor)

If you have an undergraduate degree in history, you might be surprised to discover just how many other professionals do too. Although the number of history majors is declining every year, more than a million people currently in the workforce

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Vault Rankings in Action: The Best Law Firms for LGBTQ+ Individuals

Pride Month is a time to celebrate and elevate LGBTQ+ voices—to quote a recent White House proclamation, “Pride is both a jubilant communal celebration of visibility and a personal celebration of self-worth and dignity.” But this month is more than …

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10 Jobs That Are Fantastic for Political Science Majors (You Don’t Have to Work in Politics!)

It might seem like a political science undergraduate degree would prepare you primarily for a career in politics. However, there are four million professionals with poli sci degrees—and their jobs range from attorneys to social workers to financial analysts. If …

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