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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What Is Entertainment Law?

Companies, creative artists, and others who work in the entertainment industry — such as film, television, music, and publishing — use entertainment law services to protect their interests. 

Entertainment law is a dynamic field with a broad scope of work incorporating negotiating, …

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What Is Environmental Law?

Many agencies and government departments use environmental law services to protect their interests. So do businesses, advocacy organizations, and law firms that represent individuals.

Environmental law is a growing field with a broad scope of work that encompasses issues related …

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What Is Civil Rights Law?

Civil rights law is about fighting for people’s constitutional rights and against injustice for those who have faced discrimination. If you’re passionate about the law and working to protect the rights of your community, civil rights might be the right …

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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.

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 …

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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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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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.

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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.

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…

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…

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…

Finance Essentials for Small Business

Taught by Kay Stice
Manage your small business successfully with these finance essentials from accounting professors Jim and Kay Stice. They explain the five…

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…

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…

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…

Navigating Challenges in Nonprofit Management

Taught by Kelly Soifer
Is your nonprofit facing challenges that impact its ability to achieve its mission? In this course, Kelly Soifer shares how…

Mastering Social Media Customer Care: Strategies from Million- and Billion-Dollar Brands

Taught by Brooke Sellas
Explore the foundational principles of effective social media customer care in this course from B Squared Media. Learn how to…

Moving from Government Work into Other Sectors: A Conversation with Nick Martin

Taught by Ashley Kennedy
Transitioning from government work to other sectors can be challenging—but also full of opportunity. In this course, TechChange CEO Nick…

Leading in Government

Taught by Adelle Dantzler
Many people feel that leading in government is a puzzle. While it certainly has its challenges, serving the public can…

Data for Good: Using Data Science in Nonprofits and NGOs

Taught by Martin Kemka
The revolution in data science has transformed, for better or worse, the way companies do business in the last few…

The Data Science of Nonprofit Service Organizations, with Barton Poulson

Taught by Barton Poulson
Learn how to use data science to do good. Data science can be a huge help to nonprofits that are…

Employment Law Essentials for HR Professionals and Managers

Taught by Don Phin
In this detailed course, Don Phin—a keynote speaker, trainer, and author—dives into crucial employment laws and regulations that apply to…

Cross-Cultural Communication Nano Tips with Jessica Chen

Taught by Jessica Chen
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where a new generation of LinkedIn Learning instructors deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds.…

How to Manage High-Stakes Conflict

Taught by American Negotiation Institute
Conflict seems unavoidable in life, but how can we wind down and diffuse anger, especially when there’s a lot on…

Nonprofit Management Foundations

Taught by Leslie Crutchfield
Thinking about leading a nonprofit organization? Internationally renowned author Leslie Crutchfield provides a primer on nonprofit management and leadership. She…

Difficult Conversations: Talking about Race at Work

Taught by Kwame Christian
People around the world are having difficult conversations about race and justice. But few are talking about how to talk…

Going to Extremes: How Like Minds Unite and Divide (getAbstract Summary)

Taught by getAbstract
Polarization affects workplaces everywhere—even those of supposedly impartial professionals such as lawyers, judges, doctors, politicians, and military personnel. Going to…

Navigating AI Through an Intersectional DEI Lens

Taught by Nika White
What happens at the intersection of DEI and AI? How can AI be harnessed for social justice? Join instructor Nika…

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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 BCLP

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 Kramer

Law Apprenticeships Experience with Ashurst

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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 …

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 …

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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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.