Government, Law & Public Policy

Whether you’re interested in public service, law enforcement, emergency management, intelligence, public policy, or legal careers, this career community provides resources to explore career paths, build professional skills, and connect with employers and organizations dedicated to serving the public.

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Government & Public Service

Career Resources

• USAJOBS – Federal jobs, internships, fellowships, and Pathways opportunities
• State of New Jersey Careers – Career opportunities with New Jersey state government agencies
• Partnership for Public Service – Information about federal careers, internships, fellowships, and leadership opportunities

Professional Associations

• American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)
• International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
• National Association of Counties (NACo)

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Intelligence & Homeland Security

Career Resources

• IntelligenceCareers.gov – Careers across the U.S. Intelligence Community.
• Department of Homeland Security Careers – Careers in homeland security, cybersecurity, emergency management, and border protection.

Professional Associations

• AFCEA International
• INSA (Intelligence and National Security Alliance)

Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice

Career Resources

• FBI Jobs – Careers, internships, and special agent opportunities with the FBI
• DEA Careers – Law enforcement, intelligence, and diversion control.
• ATF Careers – Federal law enforcement and criminal investigations
• New Jersey Civil Service Commission – State and local government employment opportunities

Professional Associations

• Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) – Professional development, research, and networking across the criminal justice field
• Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) – Represents and supports federal law enforcement professionals
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
• National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) – Criminal justice policy, leadership, and professional resources

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Legal

Career Resources

• Law School Admission Council (LSAC) – Law school preparation, admissions, and legal career resources.
• National Association for Law Placement (NALP) – Legal careers, internships, and professional development

Professional Associations

• American Bar Association (ABA)
• New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA)

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Policy & Public Administration

Career Resources

• The Brookings Institution Careers – Research, policy, and public affairs career opportunities
• The Wilson Center Careers – Careers in public policy, international affairs, and research

Professional Associations

• American Political Science Association (APSA)
• Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)

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