Answers from Career Advisors … Asking for a Recommendation/Reference When You Haven’t Kept in Touch

It happens — you intend to stay in contact with that professor or supervisor and life gets in the way. But now you need an internship, job, or grad school reference and you think this person will be a strong …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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Introducing Vault’s 2022 Top 100 Law Firms!

The results are in, and for the sixth straight year, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP has clinched the No. 1 spot in the Vault Law 100, making it the most prestigious law firm yet again. At its heels is a …

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Social Change Across Industries

The social-change landscape continues, it’s no longer just a world of non-profits, corps jobs, and community organizing – though those are some great paths to pursue! But maybe you’re drawn to finance but don’t want to “work for the man.” …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Program

The U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) offers the opportunity to pursue a successful health care career at one of the largest and most advanced medical facilities in the country. The U.S. Army offers some of the most generous …

By Willa Mayo
Willa Mayo Recruiting Coordinator, Employer Relations
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Diversity in the Legal Profession

The legal profession continues to be one of the least diverse of any profession. Approximately 85% of lawyers are white and 38% are women. Very few lawyers report having a disability or being openly LGBTQ in the workplace. This reality …

By Dovie King
Dovie King Pre-Law Advisor
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Pre-Law Timeline

Planning your law school journey is a highly individualized process. There is no cookie-cutter approach that will fit everyone’s needs. Some of you will choose to apply to law school during your senior year at Tufts, for example, while others …

By Dovie King
Dovie King Pre-Law Advisor
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What is a Pre-Law Major?

What is a pre-law major? You may be surprised to learn that there are no coursework prerequisites for law school. While some majors, such as history, philosophy and political science are traditionally considered good preparation for legal studies, the fact …

By Dovie King
Dovie King Pre-Law Advisor
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Creating Change Through Law

So you’re interested in law…or maybe you aren’t. The legal field is broad, and there are a lot of different ways that knowledge of the law, the law making process, and the judicial system can be applied in society. In …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Understanding the World of Nonprofits

What is a nonprofit?

Nonprofits are mission-driven organizations dedicated to addressing a particular social issue or advocating for a cause. These organizations benefit the public, rather than the financial interests of an individual, private shareholder, or group of people. The …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Social Impact Fellowships & Job Search Support Group

Alumni Jessie Lan ’21 talks about her experience getting involved with Second Day, and how it helped launch her career in Social Impact. 

During my senior year at Tufts, I joined the Community Scholars program, through Second Day. It’s a …

By Jessie Lan
Jessie Lan Lead Career Fellow
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