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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Featured Resources

The following resources were selected for your career circle. 

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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…

MLB Announcer and Baseball Executive Victor Rojas (Thirty Minute Mentors)

Taught by Adam Mendler | Thirty Minute Mentors
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The Successful Young Leader

Taught by Todd Dewett
In this course, author, keynote speaker, and coach Dr. Todd Dewett discusses how young leaders can become successful through planning,…

Project Management Foundations

Taught by Bonnie Biafore
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Writing Like the Greatest Masters of Persuasion

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Strong writing is foundational to your career–regardless of your position. If you have a great idea, but can’t communicate it…

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,…

Success Stories with Dave Crenshaw

Taught by Dave Crenshaw
In this audio course, hear in-depth interviews and untold stories of some of the world’s most accomplished people. Listen in…

Nonprofit Fundraising: A Beginner’s Guide

Taught by Fundraising Academy
Relationships are part of our daily lives, and focusing on them is a proven method for successful communication. To raise…

Influencer Brand Deal Economics

Taught by Knowable
When it comes to influencer marketing and brand sponsorships, no two deals are alike. So how do creators know what…

Negotiate Like a Lawyer

Taught by Dana Robinson
Ever wondered about that special, lawyerly skill? The art of negotiation could be your new favorite tool. In this course,…

Avoiding Legal Hot Spots: Five Legal Tips for Social Media Managers

Taught by EverCourse
Whether you are a social media manager, an influencer, or a business owner, if you leverage social media on a…

Understanding US Trademarks: A Deeper Dive

Taught by Dana Robinson
Virtually every business has a trademark, whether they know it or not. Your trademark might be your most valuable asset.…

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…

Developing Your Leadership Philosophy

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
If you want your team to trust you as a leader, it’s important to articulate who you are, what you…

R for Data Science: Analysis and Visualization

Taught by Barton Poulson
If you want to participate in the data revolution, you need the right tools and skills. R is a free,…

Brand Design Foundations

Taught by Sean Adams
Everyone knows the importance of great branding, but how do you build a brand from scratch? In this course, Sean…

Transitioning to a Career in Sports Analytics

Taught by Ray Yocke
Are you looking to break into the exciting world of sports analytics, but not sure where to begin? This course…

Nonprofit Fundraising: Using Relationships to Drive Growth

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Inclusive Learning Design

Taught by Samantha Calamari
Accessibility and inclusion are vitally important to learning design, but how can you incorporate these considerations effectively? In this course,…

Data Science and Analytics Career Paths and Certifications: First Steps

Taught by Jungwoo Ryoo
The career opportunities in data science, big data, and data analytics are growing dramatically. If you’re interested in changing career…

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 BCLP

Introduction to Law Experience with Pinsent Masons

Emerging Technology Law Experience with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Law Apprenticeships Experience with Ashurst Perkins Coie

Corporate Law Experience with Kilpatrick

Explore Law Experience with Slaughter and May

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

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

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

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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