Government, Law & Policy

Welcome to Government, Law, and Policy industries! 

This section is for those interested in the broad career pathways that often provide services to the public at the local, state, federal, and international levels. 

The UCLA Career Center is committed to providing information and resources for you to make informed decisions about your career path. Below, you will find the following about various fields within the industry:

  • Details about career pathways
  • Key transferable skills relevant to entry-level positions in each industry
  • Average compensation
  • Entry level job titles to begin your search

You will also see details about majors that are most directly related to the industry. However, contrary to the idea that your major defines your career, your major is only one of the many components that will contribute to your post graduate aspirations. Your UCLA degree is designed to train you with transferrable skills that will make you marketable in a wide variety of industries and careers. 

 

  • Government
    More information coming soon!
  • Law & Policy
    More information coming soon!

     Check out the 2023-2024 Infographics for Public Services Industries here!

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Explore and connect with UCLA Alumni to help you reach your career and professional goals. Use the UCLA ONE Directory to filter for specific industries and professional experience. Create a profile www.uclaone.com to start connecting with Bruins today.

  • Los Angeles, California
  • Equity Partner Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLC
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  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • Associate Venable, LLP
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  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • Lawyer Arizona Court of Appeals
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  • Los Angeles, California
  • Associate Cooley LLP
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  • Deputy City Attorney City of Los Angeles
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  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Partner The Webb Law Firm
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  • Sacramento, California
  • Adjunct Instructor, Public Policy in Human Sexuality University of Minnesota College of Continuing and Professional Studies
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  • Los Angeles, California
  • Deputy District Attorney Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
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Address

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Los Angeles, CA 90095-1573

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