Welcome to Pitt’s Policy, Law & Public Service Career Community! Students in this community will have an interest in analyzing information, criminal investigations, government regulations, and critical thinking. Career opportunities in this field include, but are not limited to, public administrators, analysts, lawyers, police officers, emergency managers, and criminal investigators. Students can work in a variety of sectors including government, legislation, activism, court systems, non-profits, NGOs, and law enforcement.

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  • Alex Ball:  Pre-Law | History | History & Philosophy of Science | Philosophy | Political Science | Politics & Philosophy
  • Carol Balk:  Administration of Justice | Law, Criminal Justice & Society | Legal Studies | Public Service | Urban Studies | Urban Planning
  • Erin Wheeler:  Economics

Fall Fairs and Prep Events

The Fall Career & Internship Fair is a must-attend event for any students seeking internships, jobs and other opportunities.  The Career Center wants to help you feel prepared, so make a game plan for taking advantage of the events and …

By Alyson Kavalukas
Alyson Kavalukas Assistant Director for Program Operations
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Career Study Hall: Your Exploration Lab

Join us for the back-and-better-than-ever, Career Study Hall: Your Exploration Lab! Happening every Tuesday and Friday from 10:30-11:30AM in WPU 238, now featuring breakfast bars and tea at every session!

The first Study Hall session kicks off on August 28th …

By Gabby Brumond
Gabby Brumond Experiential Learning Consultant
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Internship Week 2026: Video Recordings & Takeaway Sheets

The Internship Week Committee extends its sincere gratitude to all participants, students, faculty, staff, and external professionals for your engagement in our series of panels and workshops. Throughout the week, we facilitated panel discussions featuring students sharing their internship experiences, …

By Totionna Hill
Totionna Hill Experiential Learning Consultant
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Plot Twist: How I Slayed at a Networking Event

Networking can often be intimidating, but The LinkUp event earlier in October proved that it doesn’t have to be. Hosted by the Career Center, The LinkUp event brought together students and alumni for an evening of professional panels and open …

By Madison Bozik
Madison Bozik Communications Intern
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A Fair to Remember

Walking into the Fall 2025 Career and Internship Fair for the first time as a senior, I did not know what to expect. I felt both curious and uncertain. I wondered if I had prepared enough and if I had …

By Madison Bozik
Madison Bozik Communications Intern
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Policy, Law & Public Service Resources

Handshake: 5 tips—and sample scripts!—for cold outreach in your job search

Is the thought of cold emailing making you break out in a cold sweat? Whether you’re hoping to expand your …

Welcome to the AI & Digital Career Readiness Guide

AI is already transforming careers, classrooms, and everyday life. You don’t need to be a tech expert, but you do …

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Resume Samples

Public Service Resume Sample

This resume should be downloaded and can be used as an editable Word document. You will use your own content …

Anthropology & Political Science Resume Sample

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Connect with Alumni

Reach out to any of these alumni who have shared their profiles in Pitt Commons.

Zack Bombatch

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh
  • Associate Attorney Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Meet Zack

Bradford Bell

Alumni
  • Washington DC
  • Foreign Service Officer US Department of State
Meet Bradford

Emily Marini

Alumni
  • Washington, DC
  • Head Archivist Washington National Cathedral
Meet Emily

Ibrahim Miloua

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Ibrahim

Brigette Kamsler

Alumni
  • Washington, DC
  • University Archivist The George Washington University
Meet Brigette

Michael B. Reidbord

Alumni
  • New York, New
  • Head of USA Operations Awethentic Studio
Meet Michael B.

Nihar Patel

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Investment Banking Analyst PNC Capital Markets LLC
Meet Nihar

Tom Aronson

Alumni
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Owner Object Aids Mentoring and Training
Meet Tom

Sudeep Maity

Alumni
  • Boston, MA
  • Managing Principal LTIMindtree
Meet Sudeep

Samson Cassel Nucci

Alumni
  • Lancaster, PA
  • Managing Partner & Project Manager Ascension Associates
Meet Samson

Aleksandra Arsic

Alumni
  • Chicago, IL
  • Founder Top Writer, LLC
Meet Aleksandra

Allison Rubin

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Executive Director of Signature Events and Donor Experience University of Pittsburgh
Meet Allison
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The University of Pittsburgh was the top destination for Class of 2020 grads who went on to law school, followed by the University of Pennsylvania. Visit our Success After Pitt site to check out the details!

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