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International
Affairs, Law &
Government
is a career community focused on international diplomacy, foreign service, advocacy, law, and administration at the local, state, and federal levels.

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About
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.
Potential careers include
Foreign Policy
Translation & Interpretation
Foreign Intelligence
Political & Legislative
Advocacy & Lobbying
Campaign Management
Public Policy & Administration
Human Rights
Public Health
Language/Cultural Affairs
Foreign Service
Intellectual Property
Legal & Paralegal
Peacekeeping & Defense
Contracts & Negotiation
Trade & Commerce
Diplomacy
Study Abroad & international education
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News & Alumni Stories

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