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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Do you have questions about internships, graduate school, or your future career? Or are you unsure what your first step should be? Speak with a coach via Zoom or stop by Toppel for in-person coaching, Monday – Friday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Feel free to email us at toppel@miami.edu if you need assistance outside of our drop-in coaching hours.

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A program pairing alumni with students through the Toppel Career Center helped Rosenstiel School senior Juliana Bevacqua and a few others find jobs this spring.

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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.

Exploring the Top Entry-Level Jobs in Healthcare

Taught by Christine Alexander
Are you interested in pivoting into a career in healthcare? Instructor Christine Alexander introduces ten high-demand, entry-level jobs in healthcare…

Storytelling Tips for Learning and Development Leaders

Taught by Madecraft
Alex Mitts, an instructional designer and educational technology consultant, brings storytelling to the forefront of educational innovation. Alex provides a…

Creating Maps with R

Taught by Charlie Joey Hadley
If you need to learn more about creating maps with R, this beginner-friendly course introduces an end-to-end mapping workflow and…

Economics for Everyone: Job Markets and the Economy

Taught by Jason Schenker
The labor market is much more than headline numbers. And understanding its nuances can give you an edge. In this…

Excel for Legal Professionals

Taught by Jordan Goldmeier
Looking for pro tips on how to leverage Microsoft Excel as an early-career legal professional? In this course, designed for…

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.…

SAS Essential Training: 1 Descriptive Analysis for Healthcare Research

Taught by Monika Wahi
After literally decades on the scene, SAS is still an industry leader in the world of big data. If healthcare…

Understanding US Patents: A Deeper Dive

Taught by Dana Robinson
Whether you are an inventor yourself, work at a company that innovates, or are part of a company where intellectual…

SAS Essential Training: 2 Regression Analysis for Healthcare Research

Taught by Monika Wahi
SAS is a venerable data analytics platform that boasts millions of users worldwide and a slew of useful features. In…

How to Read a Business Contract

Taught by Nkem Ekwukoma
Perfect for anyone who handles contracts in their business or entrepreneurial endeavors, this course empowers you with the knowledge to…

Five Insights on Human-Centered Learning

Taught by Madecraft
Explore human-centered learning with Alex Mitts, instructional designer and education technology consultant. This course highlights the importance of empathy, flexibility,…

SQL for Healthcare Professionals

Taught by Thais Cooke
In this course, healthcare data analyst Thais Cooke shows you how to integrate SQL in the field of healthcare. With…

The Foundations of Fiction

Taught by Writing Master Teaching Assistant
Creative writing enthusiasts of all stripes—from accomplished novelists to novices struggling with their first screenplay—could benefit from a review of…

The Neuroscience of Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness

Taught by Knowable
According to Harvard-trained clinical psychologist Daniel Goleman, leadership begins with emotional intelligence. And emotional intelligence begins with self-awareness: the ability…

How to Resolve Conflict and Boost Productivity through Deep Listening

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Everyone wants to feel heard. The costs of ignoring important voices can range from office mishaps to massive global crises.…

Descriptive Healthcare Analytics in R

Taught by Monika Wahi
Analyze behavior and risk using R, the open-source statistical computing software. R provides an environment and a language you can…

Economics for Everyone: Housing Markets in Crisis

Taught by Jason Schenker
Sometimes housing booms, and sometimes it busts, but it’s always an important part of the economy. In this course, economist…

PowerPoint 365 for Educators

Taught by Alan Ackmann
Make the most of PowerPoint for education. This course shows how to use PowerPoint 365 as an educational tool to…

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…

Green Jobs for Sustainable Careers

Taught by Fulya Kocak
Looking for a greener job? Why wait when the world is hiring? Climate change and sustainability are transforming today’s economy,…

LinkedIn Learning is free for currently enrolled University of Miami students. You must have a CaneID to access LinkedIn Learning. Click on “View All LinkedIn Learning Courses” to browse through all the content featured for your career circle.

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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.

Real Estate Law Experience with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Ready, Set, Law Experience with Clifford Chance

Law and Professional Development Experience with Clyde & Co

Introduction to Law Experience with Pinsent Masons

Digital Law Experience with Herbert Smith Freehills

Law Apprenticeships Experience with Ashurst

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.

Erin A. Reichlen, Esq.

Alumni Mentor
  • Medford, MA
  • Senior Commercial Counsel Global Partnership Ecosystem/Channel Red Hat
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Brianna Hathaway

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Attorney LomaxLegal
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Calvin Chappell

Alumni Mentor
  • New York, NY
  • J.D. Candidate 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida
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Emely Sanchez, MPH

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Health Care Fellow, Law Student Leavitt Partners
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Austin Webbert

Alumni Mentor
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Associate Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP
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Richard Domingues Boscovich

Alumni Mentor
  • Redmond, WA
  • Assistant General Counsel Microsoft
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Kim Hawthorne

Alumni Mentor
  • North Miami Beach, FL
  • Attorney Self
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Kyra Wenthen

Alumni Mentor
  • New York, NY
  • Litigation Analyst United States Attorneys'​ Offices
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Aaron Brunner

Alumni Mentor
  • San Diego, CA
  • Attack pilot USMC
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Casey McCormack

Alumni Mentor
  • Queens, NY
  • Assistant Counsel New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)
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Madison Lupino

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Associate McDermott Will & Emery
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Jack Demetree

Alumni Mentor
  • Orlando, FL
  • Commercial Real Estate Attorney Byrd Campbell, P.A.
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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.