Career questions tagged politics
How to get involved in Policy & Law as a Business Student?
I'm a senior in high school who has a new interest in political science and law and has a background in business and marketing. What should be my first steps to get more career experience this summer?
How do I find good internships to get into politics such as an internship in the UN? What are some good opportunities and options for such?
I am currently in all honors classes as a freshmen and I am a part of my schools medium sized delegation secretariat for MUN, and I have won multiple awards in rigorous committees. I know I am doing everything right in that department and my courses/education, but I want to take it a step further as of internships so as to stand out in my college applications. What would be the best path?
What are specific ways that I can effectively study for the LSAT, and how many months in advance should I prepare for it?
I am a first-year student at the University of Missouri-Columbia, and I am studying Political Science with a minor in Spanish. I am hoping to become an attorney and work for a law firm in a large U.S. city such as Chicago or New York. This is a dream of mine, however, I want to prepare as much as possible for the LSAT to accomplish my goal of attending law school.
What is the best way to get an internship as a Political Science major? I would love something in a capital city or a government building for the best experience. #Spring25
I will be attending the University of Arkansas. I would love an internship as well as an opportunity to study abroad.
What is the day in the life of an FBI agent #Spring25?
Im currently interested in becoming an FBI agent and wonder what their day to day looks like.
How do I best plan for the future (financially and otherwise) during such uncertain social, economic, and political times? #Spring25
So many of the systems I grew up with seem to be growing rapidly volatile and unreliable. I'm not sure how to adjust my future plans in response to the uncertainty #Spring25
Do you feel you are leaving a positive impact on the world? How is the current state of the world affecting how law is practiced in the United States #Spring25?
I am a senior in high school, and I am interested in majoring in political science/economics and studying International Law. I am wondering how, as the world develops, practicing law changes.
What is best college major to choose if I can't afford law school? #Spring25
I'm a high school senior interested in law and politics. I have experience working on political campaigns, as well as writing and lobbying for legislation. I aspire to become an attorney, but if I am only able to obtain a bachelor's degree, I would like advice on which major would best support a career in law, lobbying, or political campaigns. #spring25
How did those of you in politics get your foot in the door?
Once I am out of college I want to start my career in politics. So I wanted to know how did you get your start.
How do you start off as an immigration lawyer What type of work do you encounter before that sets up the base of your career? I've heard more about international lawyers, but not enough about immigration lawyers, so how would you put yourself out there as a fresh certified lawyer that wants to start helping their community immediately?
- Going into university for a B.S in political science. - Interested in helping out marginalized communities that deal with immigration issues.
Is the ROI of a college eduction plummeting because of AI, outsourcing, and sky-high debt?
We don’t know the ceiling on artificial intelligence. Are we bottle-necked 1x, 2x, or 50+x from here? How long until we reach AGI? People go into six figures debt for degrees, including in traditionally high ROI fields like engineering, and still struggle to land a job. If things keeps scaling like this, we’ll have shift to UBI. At the very least, we may be breaking away from STEM dominance (sorry to say as someone who feels like they’re only good at learning science and math). I think different skills will becoming more valuable, and they’ll be hands-on trades and skills not taught in schools. If you were college-aged at this time, would you go?
How do I break into the political sphere?
As a high school sophomore looking to get into politics, living in an area that generally does not agree my ideology, or at least their perception of it, how do I break in and get a job in this field, or even potentially get elected? Do I even bother trying? Should I turn to one of my other interests (history or football), or channel my interest in politics in some other way, such as becoming a political influencer in the growing online political ecosystem?
What classes should I take if I want to become a politician?
I am currently a sophomore who is really interested in getting into politics. I want to know what classes will best prepare me for the world of politics, especially in the hyper-polarized environment we find ourselves in, where neither side can even agree on the facts.
How to be better at networking with others to get into the Political Science Field?
Where our some places where I can meet other people in Political science in order to network and get my name out there for a potential job after college? #spring25
How do I utilize my degree in Political Science to most feel like I'm making a difference in the world, or to make my work feel meaningful in a way that isn't public office #Spring25?
Politics and law always excited me, when I was younger I wanted to be a lawyer, now I'm older and my goal in life is to feel like I've made a difference and been able to touch people through my work, I'm looking for advice from people who do feel like they've done that and what meaningful work means to them and how to achieve that.
How will a B.A. in political science help me in law school?
I am a freshman in political science at Eastern Illinois University, and I am worried about not standing out during law school applications. I have a 4.0 and I am very interested in politics, I just want to make sure I am doing what is the best for me :) #Spring25
How will I earn more scholarships?
My grade level is 12th grade. I am interested in political science because I find it interesting, the things about government, and also I would like to major in law, specifically criminal law
What steps should I take as a high school student to set me on the path to becoming a lawyer or a diplomat, and what classes should I take?
I’m currently in model Un and love and excel in it, I have won awards for such, I’m a freshman but I’ve been taking all advanced classes and excel in debate and discussion in English, and I’m still undecided on whether I become a diplomat or a lawyer.
How can I start getting into politics more, being more involved in my community at a young age?
I wanna be a politician when I grow up I wanna make a change starting now but I'm a sophomore and have no clue when to start
What colleges are mostly known for their political science?
I have always been fascinated with the subject of political science, so when I'm ready to go to college, I want to be prepared.
How can I impact make a change through educating myself?
I am writing to you with passion for the change I want to see in this world. Not to bring up politics directly, but that is exactly why I feel a sudden urge to dive deeper into careers in advocacy for social justice and human rights. I know there are many jobs in journalism dealing with the discussion of topics like this, but I know I am way too biased to ever maintain a career in political journalism. I was just researching civil rights/advocacy jobs, and many have related majors that I should focus on and earn a degree in. While I am absolutely positively remaining and earning a bachelor's degree in LA/CAR Studies, I was wondering if there would be a minor or concentration, I could add to get more experience in the field of advocacy? Or if there are any clubs you are aware of, rather than putting myself into more debt, that I could join and become an active member? My main interest specifically with LAS is the international side of advocacy, but I also have an interest in civil rights pertaining to women, LGBTQ+, etc... I can't think of a specific one to focus on as I find importance in representation of all. I hope you can make sense of my word spaghetti. Thank you in advance, Hope
How can I impact my country?
I am writing to you with passion for the change I want to see in this world. Not to bring up politics directly, but that is exactly why I feel a sudden urge to dive deeper into careers in advocacy for social justice and human rights. I know there are many jobs in journalism dealing with the discussion of topics like this, but I know I am way too biased to ever maintain a career in political journalism. I was just researching civil rights/advocacy jobs, and many have related majors that I should focus on and earn a degree in. While I am absolutely positively remaining and earning a bachelor's degree in LA/CAR Studies, I was wondering if there would be a minor or concentration, I could add to get more experience in the field of advocacy? Or if there are any clubs you are aware of, rather than putting myself into more debt, that I could join and become an active member? My main interest specifically with LAS is the international side of advocacy, but I also have an interest in civil rights pertaining to women, LGBTQ+, etc... I can't think of a specific one to focus on as I find importance in representation of all. I hope you can make sense of my word spaghetti. Thank you in advance, Hope
What can I study my undergrad year before going to law school?
I wanted to study a social science or humanities before going into law but am not too sure what my options are limited to and would like an insight or some information regarding those options. I am looking for something versatile in the job market in case I shift gears in the future and pursue something other than law. #Fall24
What are the career choices for someone who studied political Science ?
I Am planning to go to college and study political Science and am curious on what career path
What path should I take in regards to becoming a federal judge after high school?
I'm in high school and want to become a federal judge. I'm wondering what I should study, and what University is best for law and becoming a federal judge?
Is political science an appropriate major for being a federal judge?
I'm wanting to become a judge and looking for advice as to what my major should be.
Is medicine the right track for me if I'm passionate about it but I also want a political career on the side ?
Hi ! I'm a high school student, and my goal in life is to leave an impact on the world. I want to change big systems, but also help people through medecine. Do doctors have the time to be activists in fields unrelated to med ? When I think about med school, I'm excited, but I also have a big lump in my stomach. I'm unsure if this is due to a fear of not succeeding or reluctance to get into the field...
How versatile is a degree in political science?
I am looking to either go into poli sci or law and want to know if I can do both.
