"Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country." John F. Kennedy, former president of the United States.

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ's rigorous liberal arts curriculum prepares you to make a difference in the world and equips you with a skill set that is especially relevant to careers in government, law, and international affairs. Individuals in this career community often understand historical context, exhibit critical thinking, and display passion for service in a range of contexts, including NGOs, government agencies, think tanks, or within the private sector. 

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Career Development Resources 

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Workshops and Programs

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  • Tue, 08/19/2025 - 2:07pm
    When: Wednesday, September 3rd 2025, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) needs you for higher grade opportunities and entry-level openings as a Border Patrol Agent, providing security for our nation’s borders from those who threaten legitimate trade and travel, safety from harmful substances like fentanyl, and humanitarian aid to those in need.Learn from an insider’s viewpoint about the challenges and rewards on September 3rd at 11 AM ET in a live webinar presentation by USBP Agents. Federal civil service is a great place to start building a career in law enforcement – join the call and learn about the qualifications you’ll need to get your career started.Click on the Apply button on this site to register for the event through the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Talent Network. Complete the short form and select Border Patrol Agent from the Positions of Interest dropdown menu. You’ll receive the webinar link approximately two days prior to the event. ***EARN UP TO $30,000 IN RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES for newly appointed Border Patrol Agents. Conditions apply. Attend the webinar or visit our website for details: https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/usbp/bpa.Not interested in law enforcement? There are many other great career opportunities at CBP. Go ahead and register for this webinar and select one of the many other career opportunities so CBP can stay in touch with news of future career events and position openings. 

  • Tue, 08/19/2025 - 2:09pm
    When: Thursday, September 4th 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), needs you for openings as a Marine Interdiction Agent, providing security for our nation’s borders from those who threaten legitimate trade and travel, safety from harmful substances like fentanyl, and humanitarian aid to those in need.Learn from an insider’s viewpoint about the challenges and rewards on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH at 2PM ET in a live webinar presentation by AMO Agents. Federal civil service is a great place to build a career in law enforcement–join the call and learn about the qualifications you’ll need to get your career started.Click on the Apply button on this site to register for the event through our Talent Network. Complete the short form and select Air and Marine Operations (Marine Interdiction Agent) from the Positions of Interest dropdown menu. You’ll receive the webinar link approximately two days before the event.  Not interested in law enforcement? There are many other great career opportunities at CBP. Go ahead and register for this webinar and select one of the many other career opportunities so CBP can stay in touch with news of future career events and position openings. 

  • Tue, 08/19/2025 - 2:07pm
    When: Tuesday, September 16th 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT This information session will provide students with an opportunity to learn more about the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Resource Planning Office (RPO). RPO is in search of exceptionally talented and highly motivated candidates with a passion for service to fill Business Analyst and IT Specialist roles within the division. RPO’s collegiate recruitment efforts are separate from general FBI recruitment efforts due to the division’s unique responsibilities within the organization. The Resource Planning Office is the FBI’s corporate office and internal consulting core, positioned perfectly at the intersection of business operations, law enforcement, and the intelligence community. RPO drives innovation and enables efficient and effective FBI business operations, thereby ensuring that investigative personnel have the resources necessary to protect the American People. More specifically, RPO manages the FBI’s $6+ billion personnel budget and strategic planning processes; crafts internal policy; designs business intelligence tools; automates and re-engineers business processes; and provides project-based management consulting services to senior executives from across the FBI. 

Internship Spotlight 

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ has existing partnerships with local and national arts organizations, such as: 

Bread for the World logo

Bread for the World equips people to write personal letters and emails, meet with their members of Congress, and to work with others to end hunger. Working through churches, campuses, and other organizations, we engage people in organized advocacy. For the past several years, BftW has offered a Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ-Funded Internship for a Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ intern.

Explore more internship opportunities with existing partners.

Get Funding for Internships

As a Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ student, you're eligible to apply for funding to support summer internships. Funding can help defray transportation costs, living expenses, and more so you can pursue opportunities that will expand your classroom learning and help you acquire important transferrable skills for future success.

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Relevant Student Organizations 

Joining a student organization can connect you with peers with similar interests and goals. Get involved, learn, experience, and give back. 

  • LU Model United Nations

Alumni Connections

Alumni can offer invaluable insights into your fields of interest and provide career advice to help you reach your goals.  

These Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ alumni are currently working in communications, journalism, or the written arts:

  • , Attorney, Office of Civil Rights at the US Department of Education

  • , Grants & Capacity Consultant at Sarah Gettel, LLC

  • , Senior Legal Counsel, Campaign Finance at Campaign Legal Center

Connect with Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Alumni on LUAA on LinkedIn for an informational interview.

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Professional Associations

Professional associations are a great source of field-specific information, career path ideas, and networking contacts. Examples of associations for government, law, and international affairs professionals: