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.

Schedule an appointment anytime.  Find your consultant below.

  • 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
  • Raquel Montalvo Perez:  NCAA Student Athletes

What to do after submitting law school application

Waiting game: What to do after submitting your application

By Michelle Yingling
Michelle Yingling Career Consultant/Pre-Law Advisor
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Types of Employee Benefits and Perks

Types of Employee Benefits and Perks

By Carol Balk
Carol Balk Senior Career Consultant
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A Day in the Life of Cyber Security Specialist

A Day in the Life of a Cyber Security Specialist

By Carol Balk
Carol Balk Senior Career Consultant
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Community Health Career Paths and Jobs

https://www.publichealth.org/careers/community-health/

 

By Carol Balk
Carol Balk Senior Career Consultant
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2022 Remote Internships in Criminal Justice

https://www.internships.com/criminal-justice/virtual

 

By Carol Balk
Carol Balk Senior Career Consultant
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Connect with Alumni

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

  • Pittsburgh
  • Associate Attorney Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Meet Zack
  • Washington DC
  • Foreign Service Officer US Department of State
Meet Bradford
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • University of Pittsburgh
Meet Totionna
  • Lewisburg, TN
  • 6-12th Teacher West Harpeth Christian
Meet Monika
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Information Technology Delivery Manager Vanguard
Meet Chris
  • Houston, Texas
  • Attorney The Galligan Law Firm
Meet Kevin
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Cory
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Project Coordinator UPMC
Meet Cristy
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • paralegal woomer and talarico
Meet Karla
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Business Solutions Consultant Highmark Health
Meet Casten
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Major Gifts Officer University of Pittsburgh
Meet Vincent
  • Tampa, FL
Meet Sarah
   

Did you know?

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!

Career Center In-Person Services

  • 200 William Pitt Union
  • 412-383-4473
  • Open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Drop-In Hours: Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Career Center Virtual Services

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