"Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country." John F. Kennedy, former president of the United States.

Lawrence's rigorous liberal arts curriculum prepares you to make a difference in the world and equips you with a skill set that is especially relevant to careers in government, law, and international affairs. Individuals in this career community often understand historical context, exhibit critical thinking, and display passion for service in a range of contexts, including NGOs, government agencies, think tanks, or within the private sector. 

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Already joined the GLI career community? Go to the GLI Resource Portal. You'll also find career-specific resources related to government, law and international affairs, such as law, politics, local, state, and federal government, NGOs, and more!

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Career Development Resources 

Don't know how to start looking for an internship or job? Need help writing a resume or cover letter? Check out these useful guides.

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Workshops and Programs

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  • FBI Resource Planning Office Information Session (Wednesday, October 8th 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT)

    Tue, 08/19/2025 - 2:37pm
    When: Wednesday, October 8th 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT This information session will provide students with an opportunity to learn more about the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Resource Planning Office (RPO). RPO is in search of exceptionally talented and highly motivated candidates with a passion for service to fill Business Analyst and IT Specialist roles within the division. RPO’s collegiate recruitment efforts are separate from general FBI recruitment efforts due to the division’s unique responsibilities within the organization. The Resource Planning Office is the FBI’s corporate office and internal consulting core, positioned perfectly at the intersection of business operations, law enforcement, and the intelligence community. RPO drives innovation and enables efficient and effective FBI business operations, thereby ensuring that investigative personnel have the resources necessary to protect the American People. More specifically, RPO manages the FBI’s $6+ billion personnel budget and strategic planning processes; crafts internal policy; designs business intelligence tools; automates and re-engineers business processes; and provides project-based management consulting services to senior executives from across the FBI. 

  • COHESITY University Relations AMA for Business Majors! COME meet me and learn more! (Thursday, October 16th 2025, 3:00 pm - 3:40 pm PDT)

    Tue, 08/26/2025 - 2:26pm
    When: Thursday, October 16th 2025, 3:00 pm - 3:40 pm PDT Calling all Business Majors! Do you want to learn more about all the amazing intern opportunities at Cohesity!?? We are the world leader in AI and Cybersecurity, and even though our tech focus is what drives us, their are many engines behind the scenes on the business side that help make us tick! We will have internship opportunities in numerous business focused roles this next summer and would love for you to learn more! Marketing, Finance, Law, IT, HR, and more…..Check us out beforehand!!www.cohesity.com  

Internship Spotlight 

Lawrence has existing partnerships with local and national arts organizations, such as: 

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Bread for the World equips people to write personal letters and emails, meet with their members of Congress, and to work with others to end hunger. Working through churches, campuses, and other organizations, we engage people in organized advocacy. For the past several years, BftW has offered a Lawrence-Funded Internship for a Lawrence intern.

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Get Funding for Internships

As a Lawrence student, you're eligible to apply for funding to support summer internships. Funding can help defray transportation costs, living expenses, and more so you can pursue opportunities that will expand your classroom learning and help you acquire important transferrable skills for future success.

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Relevant Student Organizations 

Joining a student organization can connect you with peers with similar interests and goals. Get involved, learn, experience, and give back. 

Alumni Connections

Alumni can offer invaluable insights into your fields of interest and provide career advice to help you reach your goals.  

These Lawrence alumni are currently working in communications, journalism, or the written arts:

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Professional Associations

Professional associations are a great source of field-specific information, career path ideas, and networking contacts. Examples of associations for government, law, and international affairs professionals: