International
Affairs, Law &
Government

This career community focuses on addressing issues through governmental initiatives, shaping and influencing policy through political systems and institutions to ensure that fundamental rights and  public needs are recognized. Professionals achieve these means through advocacy, law, political campaigns, and administration at local, state and federal levels. On an international level, career paths emphasize international diplomacy, foreign service, trade, customs, education, and defense.

Opportunities exist within public, for-profit, and nonprofit sectors in fields such as policy and advocacy, law, civil service and cause-based work. To be successful, an ambitious, resilient and thoughtful mindset and the ability to work with various groups and cultures is crucial.