Government Job Search Resources
Government service encompasses many areas of law and practice settings. Job opportunities exist at the federal, state, county, and city level. Government service is a path many Loyola University Chicago School of Law graduates chose to pursue, whether as student externships, summer employment, or as post-graduate employment. Below are some resources to assist you in exploring government service.
LINKS TO GOVERNMENT WEBSITES
Links to the websites of federal, state, and local government agencies.
LINKS TO GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS
If you're interested in a government career, these associations & organizations are a great way to network in your field!
GOVERNMENT HANDBOOKS
Links to several online handbooks providing information about government honors program, internships, and careers.
POPULAR GOVERNMENT OPPORTUNITIES & APPLICATIONS
Online versions of applications for several popular government opportunities.
LINKS TO FEDERAL DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES
Links to the websites of various departments and agencies of the federal government. For more information on the departments & agencies listed here, see the appendix of the Federal Legal Employment Opportunities Guide.
A LAWYER'S GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT IN CHICAGO (PDF)
Hiring information for government agencies in the Chicago area compiled by the Young Lawyers Section of the Chicago Bar Association.
EXTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
If you're interested in a government career, an externship with a judge or a government agency is a great resume-builder!
JUDICIAL CLERKSHIPS
Information for student and alums interested in applying for a judicial clerkship.
PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT FELLOWS PROGRAM
The purpose of the PMF Program is to attract to the Federal Government graduates from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a commitment to leadership and management of public politices and programs.
POLICY-RELATED JOB RESOURCES
Resources for identifying and applying to policy-related jobs in Washington, DC and beyond.
PROSECUTOR & PUBLIC DEFENDER JOB RESOURCES
Information from www.pslawnet.org on pursuing a career as a prosecutor or a public defender.
WWW.MAKINGTHEDIFFERENCE.ORG
A website advertising jobs with the federal government.
GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE INFORMATION
An overview of security clearance policies for some government agencies.
LOYOLA'S LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Information regarding Loyola's loan repayment assistance program for alums working in the public sector.
MIDWEST PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CAREER CONFERENCE
A public interest and government job fair hosted by the schools of the Chicago Area Law School Consortium.
PSLAWNET
An online resource connecting public interest law job-seekers with their ideal opportunities.
USAJOBS
The Federal Government's official job posting website.
