Welcome to the Law & Policy Community! Learn more here about the different career paths you can pursue, get resources to start your career journey, and take the next steps to pursue career opportunities.
People who are interested in Law & Policy might be interested in careers that are heavily focused on planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety and protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.
To discuss career opportunities and how to prepare for roles in this interest area, schedule an appointment with a career counselor through Clemson Job Link.
Career Pathways
Common career pathways associated with Law & Policy include but are not limited to:
- Fish and Game Wardens
- Emergency Medical Technicians
- Intelligence Analysts
- Lawyers
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators
View the O*Net Online website to see more career pathways for Law & Policy. To learn about post-graduation outcomes of Clemson students who have received a bachelor’s degree, visit the Career Outcomes page.
Experiential Learning & Enrichment Activities
Engaging in academic and co-curricular experiences allows you to learn by doing and develop core competencies that equip you for life after Clemson. Additionally, these opportunities can help you to build confidence, explore interests, and experience varied organizations while expanding your professional network.
Consider the following academic and co-curricular opportunities:
Campus Resources
- Clemson Experiential Learning
- Clemson Pre-Law Programs
- Department of Political Science
- Federal Internship Finder – External Resource
- Go Government – External Resource
- Grow in the Core Competencies Employers & Grad Schools Seek
- Relevant Clemson Clubs & Competitions
- TigerLink Professional Partners Pre-Law Group
- USAJobs for Students & Recent Graduates – External Resource
