One benefit to pursuing a career in the legal field is that the opportunities are limitless—private practice, in-house, academia, nonprofit legal work, prosecution, government—and the list goes on. One area that should not be overlooked is he federal government—interning with …
The United States federal government is the world’s second-largest employer with 2.1 million civilian employees. For payroll and other human resource purposes, most fall under the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Working for the U.S. federal government, especially early in …
The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) launched the Your Place in Space Challenge in March 2023. This is the first challenge in CTE Momentum, an annual challenge series to prepare high school students for rewarding careers and increase access …
A polished, compelling cover letter is a critical component of a legal job application. This is your chance to make a great first impression and demonstrate why you’re the perfect fit for the job. Follow these tips for crafting a cover letter …
Melissa is the Director of Planning for the City of Florence, Alabama. She oversees the development of city projects, from ideation through to construction. These projects can include any new construction, from parks to power plants. Using a classical …
Networking is a critical component of your legal job search. Each professional connection you make is an opportunity for mentorship and potentially the foundation of a future job, so it’s important to keep cultivating these relationships no matter what stage of the job search you’re …
