Electronic and Print Resources: Political
Science
This is a sample of resources, not
an exhaustive list.
Please stop by the CCD and talk with
a Career Advisor or Professional Staff Member for more information.
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Text Resources in the Center for Career Development
These are a few of the text resources the CCD has available
pertaining to your major. They can be checked out for 3
business days.
- 150 Best Jobs for Liberal Arts Graduates
- American Bar Association Guide to Approved Law Schools
1999 Edition
- America’s Federal Jobs and Careers
- Civil Service Handbook
- The Complete Guide to Public Employment: Opportunities
and Strategies with Federal, State, and Local
- Do You Really Want to be a Lawyer?
- Essays that Worked for Law Schools: 35 Essays from successful
applicants to the nation’s top law schools
- Federal Jobs
- The Harvard College Guide to Careers in Government and
Politics
- The Insiders Guide to Law Firms
- Inside the Law Schools: A Guide by Students for Students
- Looking at Law School: A Student Guide form the Society
of American Law Teachers
- Majoring in Law
- Organizations; Foundations; Research Organizations; and
Political Support Groups
- Official Guide to U.S. Law Schools 1998 Edition
- Paralegal
- Paralegal Career Starter
- Washington Internship Directory 1995-1996
- Governments; Trade and Professional Associations; Contracting
and Consulting Firms; Non-Profits
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National Trade and Professional Associations
A few professional trade organizations are listed so that
you can contact professionals in your field. For more organizations
look in National Trade and Professional Associations, 2001,
Columbia Books, Inc. located in the CCD.
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- Listservs
Listservs are a great resource for learning what people are
doing in your field. Join one and add comments or just listen
to what others have to say. It is possible that you may hear
of job postings through a listserv.
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