The Office of Career and Professional Development will be closed on Monday, January 12th for a Student Affairs and Enrollment retreat.

Welcome to the Law, Government, Policy & Public Administration Community! Our society is always in need of those who can fight for justice and provide fair policies.

Take a look at the different tabs at the top of the page, or scroll down below.Ā If you’d like to speak with a Career Advisor on your potential next steps, make an appointment with our Office of Career & Professional Development anytime!

Students in the following majors may be interested in the Law, Government, Policy & Public Administration Community:

  • Criminal Justice
  • Digital Forensics
  • Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security & Cybersecurity
  • Political Science
  • Public Policy & Management
  • Urban Studies & Planning
  • And More!Ā 

Interested in Law School? Tour New York Law on 1/13

Curious about Law School?

Please join the Pre-Law advisement team on 1/13/26 to tour New York Law School and enjoy a networking lunch.

Secure your spot by 1/1/26 by emailing Prelaw@albany.edu

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Liam is a Career Ready Great Dane!

Major: Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Please describe the experiences that have made you a Career Ready Great Dane:

I have had the privilege of serving as an intern at three different organizations:
1. The Office of Safety and Emergency …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Amanda is a Career Ready Great Dane!

Major: Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity

Please describe the experiences that have made you a Career Ready Great Dane:

As a Masters Candidate, my education has been a professional and personal milestone. It helped refine technical skills and created invaluable opportunities …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Applying for a Federal Position? New Resume Requirements

Starting tomorrow, September 27, 2025, USAJOBS, the federal government’s official employment site, will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages.

What this means & next steps:

Here is additional guidance and information.

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Jeremy is a Career Ready Great Dane!

Major: Cybersecurity

Please describe the experiences that have made you a Career Ready Great Dane:

One pivotal moment for me was participating in Great Danes in NYC and going to company site visits. Before those visits, I thought I had …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Internship Spotlights

UAlbany students have fantastic internship opportunities! Read on to get inspired:

 

Internship Spotlight – New York State Mesonet

 

New New York Leaders

From the website:

“The New NY Leaders Initiative is designed to renew the connection between the public and the state …

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Phone
(518) 437-4900
Address

Science Library - G50
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222

CPD Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Undergraduate Resume Drop-ins
Monday 9:00 - 5:00 1:00-4:00
Tuesday 9:00 - 5:00 1:00-4:00
Wednesday 9:00 - 5:00 1:00-4:00
Thursday 9:00 - 5:00 1:00-4:00
Friday 9:00 - 5:00