Social Sciences & Pre-Law

This career circle is for any student who is interested in pursuing a degree in Social Sciences and/or a career in Law.

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How to Ace the Columbia Law School Interview

The Columbia Law School interview is a pivotal step in the admissions process, offering applicants a chance to demonstrate their qualifications, passion for law, and fit within the Columbia Law School community. As one of the most prestigious law schools …

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How to Ace the Cornell Law School Interview

The Cornell Law School interview is a critical component of the law school admissions process, offering applicants the opportunity to stand out in a competitive field. As one of the top law schools in the United States, Cornell evaluates candidates …

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What is a Good GPA for Law School? (2025)

When considering law school, one of the most critical questions for prospective students is: What GPA do I need to get accepted into a top law school? The answer isn’t straightforward, as GPA requirements vary widely depending on the law …

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Featured Resources

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Standard 509 Report Disclosure Database – Law Schools – American Bar Association

Standard 509 Report Disclosure Database – Law Schools – American Bar Association

The 509 reports include data on admissions, tuition & fees, financial aid, scholarships, enrollment, faculty, class sizes, and employment outcomes.

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Social Science Careers: Job Path & Majors

Social Science Careers: Job Path & Majors

This guide helps students explore what a social science degree is and how it can lead to many career opportunities …

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7Sage LSAT

7Sage LSAT

7Sage aids LSAT prep with study materials, courses, and tutoring, empowering students for law school admissions success.

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USAJOBS: Jobs in Federal Government

USAJOBS: Jobs in Federal Government

Create a profile and apply for jobs in the federal government.

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Are you looking to use real-time job market data to make informed decisions about your future career path, explore relevant salary data, or identify the skills you need to build or market to get your next role? Use the following tool to explore your options.

There are two ways to navigate this tool:

  1. Keyword Search: Search for the title of the job you’re looking to pursue, or skills you may have that could be relevant for a particular career path.
  2. Narrow Down by Industry + Occupation: If you have a general sense of the industry you’d like to pursue, you can narrow down the occupations within a given industry to help you decide.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Featured Jobs & Internships

Thousands of internship and job opportunities are posted on Handshake by employers specifically looking to hire students. The following job and internship opportunities were pulled from Handshake for your career circle.

For thousands more opportunities, log in to Handshake. All UM students have a Handshake account that is automatically created for them when they enroll at the U. All you have to do is log in to Handshake to activate your account.

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Skill Building with LinkedIn Learning

Access and explore on-demand LinkedIn Learning content (courses and videos) that can help you identify and build skills needed to be successful in your future career. Here, you can find relevant LinkedIn Learning content featured for your career circle.

Using Gamification to Create Learner Engagement

Taught by Karl Kapp
Gamification is a great—and extremely sticky—way to get employees to stay consistently engaged with company training. In this course, designed…

Using Generative AI Ethically at Work

Taught by Katrina Ingram
While many people have found the benefits of using generative AI at work, it’s important to understand how to navigate…

AI Governance for Organizations: Applying ISO/IEC 38507:2022

Taught by Lyron Andrews
AI offers unprecedented technology capabilities, but how can you use it effectively, efficiently, and responsibly? In this course, instructor Lyron…

Using Generative AI to Extract Information from Email

Taught by Jules White
Supercharge your project management workflow. In this course, instructor Jules White shows you how to harness the full potential of…

The Future of AI for Finance and Accounting

Taught by Jason Schenker
This course helps professionals and business leaders identify, assess, and prepare to use artificial intelligence (AI) in accounting and finance.…

Critical Thinking for Software Engineers: Practical Approach to Complex Software Engineering Challenges

Taught by Madecraft
Critical thinking is vital for software engineers. In this comprehensive course, Wade Armstrong guides you through various techniques to enhance…

Generative AI Powered Project Plans

Taught by Jules White
Transform how you plan and manage projects by leveraging ChatGPT to build smarter, more insightful project plans that aren’t just…

Design Thinking for Writers: Create a Compelling Character

Taught by Skillshare
What if you could remain true to your own creative vision while also testing the impact of your choices on…

Modern Project Management in Microsoft 365

Taught by Heather Severino
When you’re juggling everything from task tracking to meeting facilitation—and you leverage several different applications in your workflow—keeping yourself and…

Design Thinking: How to Use Creative Problem-Solving for Better Design

Taught by Skillshare
More than a buzzword, design thinking is a set of tools and attitudes that can help you solve creative problems…

Increase Accessibility in the Workplace with Gen AI

Taught by Madecraft
Creating an inclusive workplace is key to fostering a sense of belonging for every employee. In this course, Christophe Drayton…

Customer Decision Journey

Taught by Dina Shapiro
The customer decision journey connects your brand with customers and differentiates from the competition. Knowing why, how, and where customers…

How to Make Confident Decisions at Life’s Crossroads

Taught by Cristina Costa
Have you ever become paralyzed when you are faced with an important life decision? In this course by Cristina Costa,…

Customer Service Skills: Communicating Complex Products with Confidence

Taught by Madecraft
Want to improve your ability to explain complex products to customers? This course, led by expert Vince Lopiccola, covers techniques…

Organization Tips for Event Marketing

Taught by Madecraft
Are your event marketing campaigns inefficient and unorganized? In this course, Kristy Shaver shares tips for designing, executing, and evaluating…

Designing Highly Scalable and Highly Available SQL Databases

Taught by Dan Sullivan
Relational databases are often used to manage large scale volumes of data so developers and data modelers need to understand…

Time Management for Customer Service Professionals

Taught by Sara Odorisio
Mastering time management is essential for delivering exceptional customer service. In this course, learn how to prioritize tasks effectively, manage…

Business Law Basics for Influencer Marketing Campaigns

Taught by Madecraft
Navigating the legal landscape is essential for successful influencer marketing. In this course, Ken Sterling, a legal marketing expert, reveals…

NIST 800-53r5: Introduction to Security and Privacy Controls

Taught by Cybrary
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 provides guidance on establishing collaboration between security and privacy programs for selecting and implementing controls.…

Social Media for Leadership

Taught by Brian Honigman
Leverage social media to build a strong personal brand as a leader and drive your organization’s growth at the same…

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Skill Building Through Virtual Company Projects

Build valuable career skills and get a taste of industry experience via short virtual projects created by top companies across the globe on the Forage platform. Click on "View All Projects" to view all experiences for this career community. To check out projects across all the career communities and relevant practice interview questions, here.

Getting Ready to Join the Workforce Experience with Standard Bank

Introduction to Finance Experience with Mayer Brown

Build Your Brand Experience with BCLP

AU Corporate M&A Experience with White & Case

AU Contracts Experience with White & Case

US Law 101 Experience with BCLP

Wondering how to list a completed project on your resume/CV or LinkedIn profile? Review the Forage referencing policy.

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Featured Industry & Career Guides

Vault offers comprehensive industry and career guides that provide insights into industry work life and advice for students and alumni on kickstarting their careers. You can access 170+ guides on our Custom Career Content site to help you explore career paths and gain valuable information that will help you make informed career decisions.

Vault Guide to Social Services Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Social Services Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Politics, Public Policy, and Activism Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Politics, Public Policy, and Activism Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Nonprofit Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Nonprofit Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Cane2Cane Mentors

Explore careers, prepare for your future, and connect with industry professionals. Exclusive to our University of Miami community, Cane2Cane is a social network where 'Canes receive help navigating from college to career. No matter who you know, or don't know, connect and learn from professionals across 60+ industries who are eager to help you prepare for your career journey.

Aidan Rowe

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  • Miami, FL
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Katie Hoisch

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Cameron Tovin

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
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Sterling Cole

Alumni Mentor
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • Student University of Miami
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Ruthann Hires

Alumni Mentor
  • Coral Gables, FL
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Margaret Anne Borneman

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  • Research Assistant Center for Autism and Related Disorders
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Mecca McCain

Alumni Mentor
  • Washington D.C., DC
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Ramy Berberena

Alumni Mentor
  • Wilton Manors, FL
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Léi Y. Sun, M.S.Ed

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Doctoral Practicum Student Alliance for Psychological Services
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Sonia Amin

Alumni Mentor
  • Tampa, FL
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Marisa McDonald

Alumni Mentor
  • Boston, MA
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Mia Picciotto

Alumni Mentor
  • Restaurant Manager Santucci’s Original Square Pizza
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Join your peers on Cane2Cane to connect with a 'Cane who can help you achieve your career goals! You can search for connections in the Cane2Cane community by applying various filters, such as industry, location, degree, and more!  

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JOBSCAN

The more effectively you can tailor your resume for a specific job, the better your chances are. Easily optimize your resume by completing a scan below. By scanning and comparing your resume versus any job description Jobscan will give you an instant analysis of how well your resume is tailored for a particular job and how it can be even better optimized for an applicant tracking system (ATS). To start, paste in the text of your resume then paste the text of the job posting you’re interested in, and press Scan.