the university of texas at austin

Government & Law

Criminal Justice Military
Law Paralegal
International Affairs Peace Corps & AmeriCorps
Mediation Public Policy & Think Tanks

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice U.S.A. - descriptions of various career fields within criminal justice

Florida State University College of Criminology and Criminal Justice - excellent collection of links to topics such as federal criminal justice, international criminal justice, juvenile delinquency, and forensics.

Federal Bureau of Investigation - offers information on the various career tracks and internship opportunities

Central Intelligence Agency - provides information on life and careers at the CIA under "Careers at CIA" and has internship opportunities under "Student Opportunities"

Law

Lawyers - Occupational Outlook Handbook

Law Careers - Vault - law career articles, salary information, job board, and day in the life profiles

American Bar Association - career guidance, internships, volunteering and mentoring information

Law - WetFeet - career profile of law

FindLaw for Legal Professionals - articles on many aspects of pursuing a legal career

International Affairs

The Politix Group - information on foreign affairs careers and settings in the U.S.

Foreign Service - Dept of State - information on foreign service careers, videos, profiles. UT students may meet with the diplomat in residence at the LBJ school

Central Intelligence Agency - provides information on life and careers at the CIA under Careers at CIA and has internship opportunities under Student Opportunities

National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration - information on graduate education, careers, and internships

Transitions Abroad - a complete guide to work abroad, study abroad, cultural travel overseas, and international living.

Mediation

Mediate.com - articles on careers in mediation, training, and academic programs

Association for Conflict Resolution - offers information on conflict mediation under "About," and internship, volunteering, and job opportunities under "Resources"

Conflict Resolution Information Source - career, job, and professional organizations under "Networking" and articles on conflict resolution

Austin Dispute Resolution Center - an independent, nonprofit organization that provides and promotes accessible, high-quality dispute resolution services for all people in Travis County and surrounding areas. Also offers training classes in mediation skills.

Military

United States Army - provides career descriptions

United States Navy - provides career descriptions

United States Air Force - provides career descriptions

Army National Guard - provides career descriptions

United States Marine Corps - provides career descriptions

United States Coast Guard - provides career descriptions

Paralegal

National Association of Legal Assistants - career information on being a paralegal

National Court Reporters' Association - career information, video, profiles, and schooling programs

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps

Peace Corps - descriptions of the peace corp and career areas

National Peace Corps Association - the nonprofit organization of returned Peace corps volunteers

Peace Corps Writers - a site where returned Peace Corps volunteers post their stories

AmeriCorps - offers descriptions of the their mission and the member stories

Corporation for National and Community Service - provides information about Americorps and related government programs

Public Policy & Think Tanks

Public Policy (Think Tanks) - Riley Guide - includes list of links to information on think tanks

The Politix Group - includes information about how to find jobs at think tanks