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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Check out job and internship listings by major/career interests on the College of Arts & Sciences Career Resources website to view currently open listings for UM students and alumni. For thousands more opportunities, log in to Handshake.

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.

What is URM for Law School? What to Know in 2025

Understanding the concept of URM law school admissions is crucial for applicants navigating the increasingly competitive landscape. URM, or underrepresented minority, refers to individuals from racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession. This status can significantly impact …

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Comprehensive List of Law Schools With Early Decision (2025)

If you’re preparing to submit new law school applications for the 2025 admissions cycle, you may want to consider applying early decision. Early decision (ED) programs allow you to apply to your top-choice law school early in the same admissions …

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How to Land a College Internship

Securing a college internship is one of the most effective ways for students to build their career foundation. Internships provide invaluable hands-on experience, access to industry professionals, and the opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a real-world setting. This guide …

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Featured Resources

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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.

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.

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.

HR Errors That Can Harm Your Company Culture

Taught by Madecraft
Are your HR practices harming your company culture? In this course, Yan Gelman highlights HR errors that can harm company…

Unconventional Career Advice You Actually Need

Taught by Madecraft
Are you working effectively towards your career goals? In this course, Dr. Melissa Steach shares unconventional career advice that can…

Nano Tips for Cross-Cultural Communication for Leaders with India Gary-Martin

Taught by India Gary-Martin
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this course, India…

Advanced SQL Practice: Manage Tables

Taught by Scott Simpson
Get ready to practice advanced SQL table management techniques using the database of a sample chat application. In this course,…

Essential Soft Skills for Creative Professionals

Taught by Branka Knezevic
Elevate your creative prowess as you unlock the secrets of effective communication, collaboration, and leadership in the world of architecture,…

Producing Professional Audio and Video Podcasts

Taught by Richard Harrington
Learn how to start your own podcast. Podcasting is a cost-effective way to connect with targeted audiences and even extend…

Advanced SQL Practice: INSERT Operations

Taught by Scott Simpson
In this interactive course, Scott Simpson shows you the skills needed to manually insert records into a SQL database. Learn…

Custom GPTs for Creative Problem Solving

Taught by Madecraft
Leverage the power of AI to expand your creative problem-solving capabilities. This course, taught by Ethan Cole, PhD, will explore…

Understanding Artificial Intelligence Concepts and Terminology with ISO/IEC 22989:2022

Taught by Lyron Andrews
As the use cases and implementation of AI tools continue growing, there are risks of misinterpreting intent and purpose across…

AI-Enhanced Leadership Development and Self-Coaching for Managers

Taught by Carolyn Goerner
Did you know that AI can help you become a more effective manager, regardless of where you’re at in your…

Artificial Intelligence for Project Managers

Taught by Oliver Yarbrough
AI is revolutionizing the way project managers work, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and innovation. In this course,…

Copilot for Project Management: Build an AI-Powered Stakeholder Comms Plan

Taught by Heather Severino
If you’re a project or portfolio manager, AI-powered tools like Microsoft Copilot can help you automate a wide variety of…

Nano Tips on How to Apologize Authentically with Arti Halai

Taught by Arti Halai
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this course, Arti…

Develop ML Models with Python and T-SQL

Taught by Sam Nasr
In this course, senior software engineer and instructor Sam Nasr guides you through the skills you need to leverage Python…

Detection and Response with XDR: Integrated Security Solutions to Combat Emerging Threats

Taught by Matt Vander Horst
Modern security operations face a rapidly evolving threat landscape, making it difficult to gain complete visibility across an array of…

Creating a Great Candidate Experience

Taught by Shweta Mogha
HR teams and hiring managers are directly responsible for the quality of the candidate lifecycle. But what’s the secret to…

Building Trustworthy AI Systems: Transparency, Explainability, and Control with ISO/IEC TR 24028

Taught by Lyron Andrews
As the global regulatory and legal environments work to catch up to the rapidly changing and evolving world of AI,…

Advanced SQL Practice: UPDATE Database Records

Taught by Scott Simpson
Discover the essential techniques for updating and managing records in a database with this immersive SQL code challenges course. Instructor…

Advanced SQL Practice: Schema Changes

Taught by Scott Simpson
In this course, Scott Simpson explores the intricacies of using SQL to manipulate and alter the schema of existing databases.…

Human-Centered Training Techniques for Effective Leadership

Taught by Madecraft
Is your leadership approach in need of transformation to better engage and motivate your team? In this course, Summer Alexander…

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.

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.

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

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.

Click on “View All Resources” for additional guides featured for your career circle. 

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.

Magaly Park

Community Mentor
  • Miami, Florida
  • Board Member GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF GREATER MIAMI INC
Meet Magaly

Shawn P. Marcotte

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami Beach, FL
  • Career Coach The Entrepreneur Source
Meet Shawn P.

Aidan Rowe

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
Meet Aidan

Katie Hoisch

Alumni Mentor
Meet Katie

Cameron Tovin

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
Meet Cameron

Sterling Cole

Alumni Mentor
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • Student University of Miami
Meet Sterling

Ruthann Hires

Alumni Mentor
  • Coral Gables, FL
Meet Ruthann
  • Research Assistant Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Meet Margaret Anne

Mecca McCain

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

Alumni Mentor
  • Wilton Manors, FL
Meet Ramy

Léi Y. Sun, M.S.Ed

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Doctoral Practicum Student Alliance for Psychological Services
Meet Léi Y.

Sonia Amin

Alumni Mentor
  • Tampa, FL
Meet Sonia

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!  

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.