Public Administration, Government & Law

Serve the public good, affect national and international policy decisions, and enforce legal standards that maintain our civil rights. This Career Community positions you to influence the fabric of our society through community organizing, governance, and the law.

It’s ideal for those interested in legal studies, criminal justice, political science, global public policy, government (municipal, state, and federal), international relations, philosophy, politics & law, and Masters in Public Administration.

Meet James Hubbard, Assistant Director of Your Career Community

James joins Suffolk University after working for 11 years as an upper elementary classroom educator. Over the course of his career, his teaching experience has given him the opportunities to chair academic departments, coach middle school athletics, develop original literacy and American history curriculum, and partner with local organizations to bring experiential learning opportunities to his schools. However, he is most passionate about uplifting his students, helping them to build healthy and resilient growth mindsets, and empowering them to achieve their goals. With a longstanding interest in community service and public administration, he is now thrilled to support Suffolk students as they explore career paths in public affairs, government, and law. James has a bachelor’s degree in History from Colby College in Maine and a masters degree in Creative Writing from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. In his free time, James enjoys exploring hiking trails with his wife, reading outside in his favorite parks, spending time with his family, and filling the pages of his journals with research and reflections.

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Program Coordinator
Budget Analyst
Chief of Staff
Investigator
Office Administrator
Education Program Coordinator
Diplomatic Affairs Coordinator
Executive Assistant
Outreach & Constituent Services Specialist
Paralegal
Legal Assistant
Lawyer
Campaign Manager
Corporate Stewardship & Governance Policy
Foreign Service Diplomat
Field Organizer
Research Assistant
Court Clerk
Government Affairs Specialist
Legislative Aide
Policy Analyst
Attorney
Town Administrator
Planner
Case Manager

Commitment to public service and the greater good
Understand and synthesize historical context with current conflicts
Exhibit critical thinking and produce solutions to complex issues
Collaborate with diverse groups of people
Strong written and verbal communication
Plan and manage budgets
Perform market and legislative research and provide analysis on trends and topics
Act as a liaison between department/office and civilians or other stakeholders
Utilize computer databases, spreadsheets and other software applications
Adaptable and able to navigate ambiguous situations

Informational interviews are a great way to learn more about the department or organization before you apply
Keep copies of the job announcements for the jobs in which you applied, because most of your interview will be based on that.
You may receive a call instead of an email, congratulating you on moving forward in the interview process—check to ensure your voicemail is appropriate in case the recruiter needs to leave a voicemail!
If you are having an in-person interview, have all the security/access requirements to get into the building (license, passport, etc.), and budget additional time prior to your interview to get through security so you are not late.
Be prepared to speak about the agency, mission and challenges of the organization
USAJobs holds webinars on interviewing for federal jobs, and GoGovernment also has some tips & tricks for all types of interviews

For additional assistance, please schedule an appointment with Nana-Korantema Koranteng or visit Quinncia, an AI-powered mock interview and resume review platform

Pre-Law Timeline [PDF]: A guide to preparing for the law school application process
Profellow: Blog listing upcoming deadlines and spotlights on fellowships
GoGovernment: Provides career guides and advice for working in the federal government
Federally Employed Women Blog (FEW): Highlights women working in government and specific resources
NAPLA: Resources for law school applicants
7Sage: Blog about the LSAT, law school & more
USAJobs: Federal occupations by college major
Partnership for Public Service: Blog commenting on latest news and opinions regarding government and policy
Devex: Provides latest in international news
LawHub – www.app.lawhub.org : Resources for law school applicants.
Barrier Breakers Admission Advising – www.law.barrier-breakers.org: Resources for law school applicants.
AccessLex – www.accesslex.org : Resources for law school applicants.