Government, Law, & Public Policy

Government, Law, & Public Policy

Green Hall 439A
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
Tel 781-283-2881
np100@wellesley.edu
mcrowle2@wellesley.edu

Welcome to the Government, Law, and Public Policy career advising page! Wellesley's rigorous liberal arts curriculum prepares students and graduates to make a difference in the world, equipped with a skill set that is especially relevant in these industries. Careers in these areas require that individuals understand historical context, exhibit critical thinking, and display passion for service — whether it be in an NGO, a think tank, government agency, or the private sector. These industries are often intertwined. For example, a student exploring a career in law may contemplate a career in international development or the Foreign Service. Given the overlap, it is important to define your personal interests and explore how they align with careers in this space to identify what fulfills you most.

Students and graduates are encouraged to get started by exploring the resources below and scheduling an appointment in Handshake to meet with Nicole Park (Career Advisor for Government, Law, and Public Policy) 

 

 

Government, Law, Public Policy

Green Hall 439A
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
Tel 781-283-2881
np100@wellesley.edu
mcrowle2@wellesley.edu

Office hours 

Appointments can be scheduled in Handshake for Mon–Fri.


 

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Top Job Functions

Class of 2023 Top Job Functions in Government, Law, & Public Policy
44.00%
Legal
28.00%
Research
8.00%
Other
4.00%
Finance
4.00%
Operations/Production
4.00%
Data & Analytics
4.00%
Education/Teaching/Training
4.00%
Community & Social Services

Law School Acceptance Rate

83%
83% of Wellesley applicants are accepted to at least one law school (based on 5-year data from 2015–2020)
What they studied Where they work What they do
Astrophysics City of Burlington, Vermont City Data Fellow
Philosophy & Peace and Justice Studies Superior Court of the District of Columbia Courtroom Clerk
Psychology & Political Science Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Corporate Paralegal
Sociology Govern For America City of St. Louis- Community Development Administration, Community Development Specialist
Economics & Women's and Gender Studies US Department of Transportation Transportation Specialist
International Relations-Political Science NYC Office of the Mayor Legal Coordinator
Political Science BraunHagey & Borden LLP Litigation Legal Assistant
Anthropology Brandeis University Research Assistant at The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
Psychology & Peace and Justice Studies Office of Rep. Greg Landsman, US House of Representatives Constituent Services Liason
Economics Federal Reserve Board Economic Research Assistant
* Highlighted outcomes from 2023 graduates

“Wellesley gave me a solid foundation in international relations, so I wanted to explore more in-depth theoretical and historical elements, both for my own interest and for gaining specialist knowledge for my career.”