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.

Careers in Policy for Law School Graduates

Your experience in law is essential in the policy industry. Have you considered using your law degree to work at think tanks, lobbying firms and government legislatures? Read more about potential options in policy work.

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Starting Law School? Here are Some Tips

Are you starting law school and not sure what to expect or need some guidance? Law school can be an overwhelming journey, however here are some tips that law school tips and advices that can help you succeed and enjoy …

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10 Careers in the Legal Market for Non-Lawyers

Have you always wanted to be a lawyer but did not have the chance to study? Are you passionate about the legalities and regulations in the legal market? This article will help you find different legal careers even if you …

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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.

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  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.)

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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.

Driving Your Career in a Direction That’s Right for You

Taught by CRFT Productions
This course is designed to help individuals take control of their career trajectory. It encourages you to consider whether you’re…
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Getting Started as a Project Procurement Manager

Taught by Seyi Kukoyi
Embark on a journey to mastering the fundamentals of procurement management. Seyi Kukoyi, an expert of this topic, demystifies the…
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Building Strategic Resilience

Taught by Madecraft
Are you ready to unlock your resilience potential? Dr. Kiki Ramsey, a positive psychologist and executive coach, guides you through…
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Relieve Body Tension: Exercises You Can Do at Your Desk

Taught by Desk Yogi
Through the years, we’ve learned a lot about how the body reacts to being at a desk for much of…
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Customer Success: Aligning Expectations in Times of Rapid Change

Taught by Madecraft
Senior customer success manager Kevin Francisco shares strategies for enhancing customer relationships in changing landscapes. First, he’ll guide you in…
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The Event Planner’s Guide: Ten Tips for Impactful Marketing

Taught by Madecraft
Looking to make your events stand out? Rachel Romero, a digital and event marketing expert, guides you through creating unforgettable…
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Revenue Enablement: Aligning Sales and Marketing with Your Customer

Taught by CRFT Productions
This course shows you how to align your sales and marketing efforts with customer needs through revenue enablement. Instructor Mark…
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Learning Wrike

Taught by David Rivers
Managing projects and tasks can often be difficult and time-consuming, but luckily there are now tools specifically geared toward project…
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Getting Started as a Project Estimator

Taught by Seyi Kukoyi
Embark on your journey to becoming an estimator in project management with this course that covers the essentials of estimation,…
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Design Thinking for Project Managers

Taught by Seyi Kukoyi
In this course, Seyi Kukoyi—a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® and educator—guides you through the core principles and stages of…
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How to Apologize as a Leader to Build and Maintain Trust

Taught by Mita Mallick
Apologies demonstrate leadership accountability as well as a leader’s willingness and capacity to build strong relationships with teams and stakeholders.…
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Train Your Brain to Lead with Trust

Taught by genConnectU
Embark on a cerebral metamorphosis in this course guided by corporate leadership luminary and mental well-being authority Dr. Jay Kumar.…
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The Power of Luck: Creating Positive Outcomes

Taught by CRFT Productions
This course reveals the secrets to making your own luck by focusing on your attitude and everyday actions. Discover why…
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Nano Tips for Leading Diverse Teams with Watchen Nyanue

Taught by Watchen Nyanue Hampton
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, join…
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Nano Tips for a Pitch That Persuades without Pressure with Alex James

Taught by Alex James
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, join…
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Building a Community with a Podcast

Taught by Alex Chisnall
In this course, learn how to define your podcast community, craft a unique value proposition, plan engaging episodes, use common…
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Using Generative AI in Public Relations

Taught by Martin Waxman
Discover the ever-evolving interface between generative AI and PR, focusing on strategic communication that forges meaningful relationships and achieves long-term…
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Achieving Employee Resource Group Excellence

Taught by genConnectU
Welcome to the world of employee resource groups (ERGs), a safe space for employees to connect, share ideas, and work…
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Developing a Problem-Solving Mindset

Taught by Madecraft
Discover the transformative power of innovative problem-solving in the professional world. In this engaging course led by Sterling De Sutter…
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Negotiate a Raise Using Salary Data

Taught by Madecraft
Ever felt undervalued at work? Grasp how to bridge that gap with Justin Sun, a global compensation advisor. This course…
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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

Build Your Brand Experience with BCLP

Corporate M&A Experience with White & Case

Contracts Experience with White & Case

Project Finance 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.

Andrea Jimenez

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  • Director, Online Programs University of Miami - Frost School of Music
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Rachel Daniel

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  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Junior Fellow McCain Institute
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Scott Long

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  • San Mateo, CA
  • Founder & Principal Consultant Mobile Edge Consulting, LLC
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Earl Moore

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  • Riverview, FL
  • Toll Equipment Technician CAI
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Anastassia Cafatti

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  • Coral Gables, Miami-Dade
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Allison Jones

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
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Katie Goldstein

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  • Miami, FL
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Maria Otero-Fernandez

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  • Miami, FL
  • Sr. Program Manager, Operations & Student Engag. University of Miami Herbert Business School
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Cleofas Yzaguirre

Alumni Mentor
  • Coral Gables, FL
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Zachary Xydakis

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Associate JMI Sales Group
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Maria Karla Hernandez

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  • Miami, FL
  • Application Analyst University of Miami
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Vasudha Devkota

Alumni Mentor
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • -- The Stephen James Partnership
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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.