Attorneys English, accounting, political science, history, or psychology may provide a Many trial attorneys are appointed or elected as judges in courts of http://www.calmis.cahwnet.gov/file/occguide/LAWYER.HTM
Extractions: SITE CONTENTS DEPARTMENT HOME FACULTY and STAFF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS LIST of COURSES ... LINKS NEW ! Click Below 2005 BANQUET PICTURES GHANA ORIENTATION PICS CAREERS in POLITICAL SCIENCE Typical career options for political science graduates include: government service and diplomacy, politics, law, teaching, journalism, business, and work as lobbyists, public affairs officers and directors of non-profit institutions, interest groups and international organizations. UMBC political science students have gone on to such outstanding law and graduate schools as Yale, the University of Chicago and the University of Virginia, as well as all Baltimore and Washington metropolitan area schools. They have become judges and major partners in law firms, executive officers of major corporations, and some hold prominent administrative positions in the government. Some have become foreign service officers or have achieved cabinet-level positions in the state and local governments. Many have become tenured faculty members at colleges and universities. Sixty percent of political science majors go on to take advanced degrees, over half in law.
Careers With A Major In Political Science Students who major in political science have gone into careers in law, business, Also, of course, virtually all of our judges and teachers of law are http://www.marquette.edu/polisci/ugcareers.htm
Extractions: Marquette University Political Science Dept Major FIND Students who major in political science have gone into careers in law business teaching journalism ... government and political activism . While the demand for lawyers may vary at different times, there is a constant need for able attorneys in a country like our own, and in some areas (for example, environmental and consumer law, international business law) that demand will inevitably grow. Projections indicate that the market for college graduates interested in business and government careers will remain steady. The demand for teachers varies as demographic trends change. After some years in the doldrums, teaching is again emerging as a desirable career with growing opportunities. The fields of print and broadcast journalism are growing as well. Students should consider majors not only from the standpoint of particular job options, but also in terms of their potential for psychological and intellectual enrichment. Five general points can be made in regard to seeking jobs in this era. First, anyone seeking a good job in the coming decade must have a mastery of the English language, particularly in its written form. In our society today, the ability to write cogently and persuasively is rewarded, and the failure to master written English is an enormous handicap. Political science faculty members insist that students acquire the ability to write well-reasoned and grammatically correct assignments.
Law Any large corporation (largest number of attorneys are at corporate headquarters) Undergraduate departments of History and political science http://www.careers.siue.edu/majors/majors/html/law.htm
Extractions: Get involved with an internship or co-op program with the federal government to get a foot in the door. New lawyers frequently go to court and litigate sooner; experience gained here can be valuable to private firms later. Government work offers a variety of practice opportunities from criminal to contracts. AREAS
State Bar Of Georgia - Legal Careers In addition to political science and history, courses in science, math, Presently, more than 34000 attorneys are members of the State Bar of Georgia. http://www.gabar.org/communications/consumer_pamphlet_series/legal_careers/
Extractions: Law, in its generic sense, is a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by a controlling authority and having binding legal force. Rules by which society governs itself are called laws. Such rules originated with the dawn of civilization. They began as simple tribal rules passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth. Eventually, these rules developed into formal written rules known as laws. In addition to the laws furnished by the judiciary, other laws are formulated by legislative and executive branches of government. There are numerous sources of laws  the United States Congress, state legislative bodies and the legislative bodies of county and municipal governments. In addition, federal, state and local agencies exercise executive branch power by setting forth rules and regulations which have the force and effect of law. The concept of law thus encompasses a wide range of considerations. The source of laws is as diverse as our country itself. It is the acts of legislatures, the rules and regulations of executive agencies and the decisions of our courts which, taken together, comprise the complex but unique body of law we know today. The field of law includes more than the work of lawyers. It encompasses an entire range of activities that not only interpret but also make, administer and enforce our laws. The administrative staff within each court, such as the clerks and the librarians, also fulfill an important function. If you are interested in any one of these as a possible career choice, you should contact your city or county personnel office. In addition, if you are interested in a position with Civil Service, contact the Georgia Merit System, 200 Piedmont Avenue, Suite 502, West Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334.
TLU Academics: Department Of Political Science And Sociology Career Opportunities. attorneys; judges; Legislators or legislative aids political science introduces students to concepts that equip them with an http://www.tlu.edu/academics/political_science/default.html
Extractions: FAST LINKS Political Science and Sociology Meet the Faculty Political Science Courses Sociology Courses ... TLU Home Page Department of Political Science and Sociology Political science and sociology are interesting to most students, as they deal with issues that often impact student's lives. These issues include concerns about environmental health, the nature and causes of violence in homes and schools, the influence of money in political campaigns, and how government agencies operate.
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EMU: Press Releases Geoffrey Montagne, a senior political science major from Novi, EMU students will practice with local attorneys and judges for 68 hours a week, http://www.emich.edu/univcomm/releases/022105mocktrial.html
Extractions: ward.mullens@emich.edu YPSILANTI For the first time ever, Eastern Michigan University qualified to compete at the National Mock Trial Tournament in Richmond, Ky., March 18-20. And it qualified not one, but two teams. The EMU teams qualified by placing fifth and seventh (only the top seven advance) out of 22 colleges at the Midwest Regional Collegiate Mock Trial Tournament at Notre Dame University. In addition to team honors, three members of the EMU Mock Trial team received individual awards out of 10 given. Jason Hagelthorn, a senior psychology major from Westland, received an Outstanding Witness award. Geoffrey Montagne, a senior political science major from Novi, and Jennifer Hartlep, a senior public law and government major from Howell, received Outstanding Attorney awards. Each received a plaque for their efforts. Pyle said the team has made good progress in its three years of existence. However, qualification for the national tournament this year is a whole other achievement, Pyle said.
DICKINSON: Law And Public Service national, and international levels judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, One of the seminars a political science seminar entitled Crime and http://www.dickinson.edu/~hoefler/lps.html
Extractions: Overview : The Law and Public Service certificate program (LPS) is an interdisciplinary course of study that prepares students for law school by examining the intersection of law and public service. Its focus is on lawyers who are fulfilling public-service roles at the local, state, national, and international levels: judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, public defenders, legal service lawyers, public interest lawyers, counsels, counselors, advisors, and others. The program also addresses the public roles that private attorneys play in civil litigation and that non-lawyers play in law related areas of public service. History of Law at Dickinson : According to the College's charter and the publicly-stated views of the College's founder, Benjamin Rush, civic duty and public service are at the core of a liberal arts education. LPS provides a broad institutional and curricular framework that prepares students for their public responsibilities, especially those they may undertake in a professional capacity. Therefore this program is one of the ways in which the College fulfills one of its oldest and most venerated goals. During the first half of the 19th century the college employed local judges to teach law. Following the Civil War, Dickinson faculty and administrations and local civic leaders met in the living room of the college president's house, on the corner of West and High Streets, to discuss the creation of a law school. After its creation, The Dickinson School of Law taught courses that the college counted as electives. Later, the boards of the two institutions agreed to make the law school a department of the college. Today, although
Geotimes - January 2005 - Political Scene whom served as district attorneys or judges before making a run for Congress. These members studied English, history, accounting, political science, http://www.geotimes.org/jan05/scene.html
Extractions: Emily Lehr Wallace In October, Geotimes reported on how geoscience issues played into the race for the White House as well as some prominent U.S. Senate races. At the time the story was written, pollsters were telling us that the issues weighing heavily on the minds of voters were the war on terror and the strength of the economy. And while those issues had some impact, along with science topics in some regions, pollsters now tell us voters were most concerned with values issues, such as gay marriage, abortion, gay adoption and stem cell research. These value issues were key in electing a solidly Republican Congress, which goes to session this month. Those members not professionally engaged in science, the other 98 percent of Congress, spent their professional lives as public servants, realtors, practicing attorneys, teachers, farmers or ministers. There are three veterans in this class. And two members did not complete college at all, one of whom is Rep. Lynn A. Westmoreland (R) from Newnan, Ga., who calls himself "a real-world lawmaker, not an ivory-tower type." He started a home-building business in the 1970s. He first ran for Congress and lost in 1988. In 1992, he was elected to the Georgia State House of Representatives and rose through the ranks to be Republican leader in 2000.
U Of U General Catalog - PRELAW History (particularly American history); political science (particularly the your career decision. Talk with law students, attorneys, and judges. http://www.acs.utah.edu/GenCatalog/1038/deptdesc/prelaw.html
Extractions: April 4, 2003 Prelaw Advising. University College, 450 SSB, 581-8146. Web Address: www.saff.utah.edu/advise University of Utah Undergraduate Program Acquire a Well-balanced Education. Prelaw students are encouraged to challenge their thinking and reasoning skills by pursuing a rigorous and diverse undergraduate program. There are no specific course requirements or recommended majors, and students are urged to choose a major in which they are truly interested. It is not so much a matter of what you study as it is a matter of selecting elective and major courses which motivate you, challenge you, and require you to develop research and writing skills. In order to enrich your program of study you might wish to consider pursuing a double major or adding a minor or secondary emphasis of some kind, enrolling in honors courses, participating in an internship, study abroad program, or a research project in your major. Seek ways to distinguish yourself and enhance your academic experience. Develop Important Basic Skills and Values.
Political Science At SPU Study of political science is especially useful for careers in law, and includes guest speakers from the legal community such as judges, lawyers, http://www.spu.edu/depts/polisci/aboutpol.htm
Extractions: "When I find a person who thinks that he is too good to take part in politics, I find one who is not quite good enough to deserve the blessings of a free government." W. J. Bryan SPUís political science program is dedicated to training students who want to exercise a leadership role in politics and government during the Twenty-First Century. The Bible clearly teaches that government is an institution ordained by God (Romans 13:1) and Christians are called to be ìsalt and lightî in every part of culture. We believe that this calling extends to the world of politics. Study of political science is especially useful for careers in law, public administration, government service, international affairs, journalism, teaching and several fields of business. Dual majors or complementary minors are encouraged. A variety of internships are also available to students with interest in public service, international or legal careers. Following are some of the special opportunities and programs offered by the SPU political science department.
Political Science 222 Finding and Using Evidence in political science. (4) prosecutors, defense attorneys and judges in the justice system, and the study of policy http://www.csbsju.edu/catalog/1998-2000/programsofstudy/political_science.htm
Extractions: Political Science 111 Introduction to U.S. Politics. (4) 121 International Relations. (4) 176 January Term Topics. (0-4) ... 398 Honors Senior Project. (4) Department Chair: Manju Parikh [Top] Faculty: Rodney Cunningham, Joseph Farry, Scott Johnson, Philip Kronebusch, James Murphy, Manju Parikh, Gary Prevost, James Read, Daniel Ward, Robert Weber, Kay Wolsborn The political science department provides all students a challenging, engaging curriculum to prepare them for living, working and participating actively as citizens in complex, modern technological societies. The political science curriculum builds on a coherent structure whose core embodies the divergent perspectives of departmental faculty concerning knowledge, teaching, values, and scholarship. In addition to classroom courses, experiential learning opportunities are also encouraged including Model United Nations competition, summer experience in Washington, D.C., study abroad, and internships in legal and public sector settings. Political science majors choose sequences of courses suitable to their interests, talents and prospective careers. Majors may choose to focus on political theory, pre-law, public policy, political institutions, foreign policy, comparative politics, international relations, international political economy and other areas as appropriate. All majors are encouraged to choose electives from cognate fields.
USAJOBS - USAJobs FAQ Administrative Law judges attorneys Hearing and Appeals Specialists political science/GOVT Archivists Budget Analysts Historians http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/EI23.asp
Extractions: To help you choose the right career field, we have prepared the following table that groups Federal jobs that are often filled by college graduates with appropriate academic majors. As you study the table, please keep these facts in mind: (1) The jobs listed under each major are usually examples, not an all-inclusive list. (2) Many jobs do not require a college degree; job-related experience is just as good. And (3), you can qualify for a large number of administrative jobs with a degree in any academic major. To illustrate this third point, we are leading off the table with a list of some of the most popular jobs for which any major is qualifying. ANY MAJOR
Political Science-Career Opportunities Majoring in political science may help prepare you for such careers as law, A few become teachers and judges. Law school is not required for careers as http://www.eckerd.edu/academics/bes/ps/CareerO.htm
Extractions: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Majoring in political science may help prepare you for such careers as law, teaching, government and private agencies, international organizations, journalism, business, and further work in graduate school. Government: Almost three million civilian federal employees are found in virtually every kind of job common to the private sector of the economy. Employment opportunities are even broader below the federal level, where more than ten million people are working for state and local governments. Moreover, career opportunities exist with public and private international agencies focusing on third world development, the global environment, human rights, and other issues of international concern such as education, health, food production, population and conflict resolution. Law: Most lawyers are engaged in private practice, either alone or in firms of two to hundreds of associates. Some are salaried employees of corporations, unions, the government and trade associations. Others become involved in corporate management, public administration, and politics. A few become teachers and judges. Law school is not required for careers as a legal assistant or paralegal. Education: Opportunities may be found in secondary school teaching, educational administration, curriculum development, and college teaching and research.
UL Lafayette: Political Science: Why Choose Pre-Law? attorneys also work as legislative aides, political activists, political appointees, 3. political science is Best Situated to Provide PreLaw Guidance http://pols.louisiana.edu/whypre-law.shtml
Extractions: b. Interest: A large percentage of people and students who are interested in law are also interested in government and politics. Nationally, political science is one of the most common majors for students admitted to law school. The fact that interest in political science so highly coincides with interest in law is probably best explained by the necessarily intertwined nature of the subject matter, as just explained above. (Source: http://www.nalp.org/nalpresearch/2003natl.htm 2. Political Science Provides an Exceptionally Strong Pre-legal Education a. Pre-Legal Knowledge Nonetheless, there are important skills and values, and significant bodies of knowledge, that can be acquired prior to law school and that will provide a sound foundation for a sophisticated legal education
Political Science And Government Related careers. Government Executives and Legislators political science and government majors study the systems people set up to organize their http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/majors/100690.html
Careers In Law Other courses which might prove helpful are political science, government, A career in law, whether as an attorney or as a legal support person, http://www.mobar.org/pamphlet/careers.htm
Extractions: Careers in Law Rules by which society governs itself are called laws. Such rules originated with the dawn of civilization. They began as simple tribal laws, passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth. Eventually they developed into formal written rules known as laws. As the population increased, society became more complex and the laws needed to govern it also became more complex. As a result, a need arose for persons to interpret the laws. We call these persons lawyers or attorneys. A lawyer's work deals with all aspects of social, economic, political and personal life. Therefore, the variety of practice in the field of law is practically unlimited. To become a lawyer in Missouri requires a great deal of dedication and education. A prospective lawyer must first obtain a college undergraduate degree, then score highly on a Law School Admission Test to be accepted into a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. If accepted to an accredited law school, the person wishing to become an attorney must successfully complete 88 hours of graduate study leading to a Juris Doctor degree. During this time, applicants also undergo a character investigation. After graduation from a law school, the prospective lawyer must pass a bar examination administered by the Missouri Supreme Court's Board of Law Examiners. The person desiring to become a lawyer then takes the oath of office and is issued a license to practice law by the Missouri Supreme Court. With the oath, the new lawyer becomes subject to the Rules of Professional Conduct, which are rules of ethics vigorously enforced by the Missouri Supreme Court. A violation of these rules can cause the lawyer to be suspended or disbarred from the practice of law.
UCI - Office Of Admissions And Relations With Schools economics of law, and a variety of political science courses. Several lawyers and judges also are on the Social Ecology faculty. http://www.admissions.uci.edu/academics/law.html
Extractions: Quicklink Full Search Directory To say that you are a "prelaw" student means that you are planning to apply to law school after completing your bachelor's degree. Few universities in the United States offer a "prelaw" major because no particular undergraduate major is required for admission to law school. The best academic preparation for law school is to do well in a major that you enjoy. Law schools want to produce attorneys who can serve the entire legal spectrum (in such diverse areas as tax, criminal, entertainment, or immigration law), and this requires a wide range of academic backgrounds. In fact, law schools look less for specific areas of study than they do for evidence of excellence in any academic program. A good record in physics or classics, for instance, is better than a mediocre record in history or political science. UCI students who have gone on to law school most frequently have chosen majors within the Schools of Humanities, Social Sciences, or Social Ecology (which includes a major in Criminology, Law and Society). The majority of law schools, however, give equal preference to students from all academic disciplines. At UCI, take courses that will help you develop your writing and analytical skills (logic, writing, mathematics, and statistics courses, for example). These skills are the key to doing well on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), succeeding in law school, and being successful in the legal profession.
Law Clerk In addition, appellate judges hold oral arguments during which lawyers are given So Reyes, too, graduated with a political science degree from Hunter http://collegeanduniversity.net/collegeinfo/index.cfm?catid=19&pageid=2114&affid
