Welcome to the Government, International Affairs & Law Community!

Careers in this community focus on serving the public interest, analyzing and setting policy, and ensuring fundamental rights are upheld at the local, state, national and international level— whether it be in an NGO or non-profit, public, or the private sector. People who pursue careers in government, law or international affairs develop skills in writing, public speaking, developing fluency or high proficiency in a second language, interpersonal and intercultural communication, conflict resolution, outreach, systems-thinking, analysis and problem solving. Examples of career pathways include (but are not limited to): activists, advocacy, analysts, community organizers, consulting, creative arts, education, engineering, finance and budgeting, international development, information technology and computer science, legal, politics, public policy, researchers, and local, state, tribal, federal, or global/international entities.

The Applied Public Policy Internship and Fellowship Program (APP-IFP) – Seeking Masters and Phd Graduates

The Applied Public Policy Internship offers currently enrolled graduate students and recent masters and doctoral graduates the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience while contributing to the administration of state-level health and human services programs.

There are two fellowship positions …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Internship Spotlight: The Office of Massachusetts State Representative Adrian Madaro

Current student, Siena Furfaro shared the following about being a Summer Intern at The Office of Massachusetts State Representative Adrian Madaro …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
As an intern, I assisted the office with drafting …

By Kelly Roberts
Kelly Roberts Assistant Director
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Internship Spotlight: Environment America

Current student, Samara Haynes shared the following about being a Summer Intern at Environment America …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
Last summer, I worked alongside the Environment America Great Outdoors Campaign Director on federal and …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Making the Most of your First Summer Internship

If you are heading out on your first internship this summer, we wanted to put together some advice, tips, and resources on ways to make the most of your summer experience.

1. Be Early & Prepared!

One of the best …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Introduction to Working in Policy and Research

Policy and research play a fundamental role in shaping public discourse and influencing governments to invest in social impact. Many politicians and government officials rely on the research and ideas of policy researchers to implement new agendas or to raise …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Find Summer Housing

Do you need to find housing for your summer internship? The following is a sample of summer housing resources for cities across the U.S. Be sure to thoroughly review all benefits, requirements, fees, and contracts before committing to a program.

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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AI and the Evolution of Work: Your Education Matters

Work is changing, in some spaces dramatically, because of AI. This is not new. Technology advances have been dramatically changing how work gets done since at least WWII. That’s 80 years of humans adapting, companies evolving, and the economy reacting …

By Amory Wakefield
Amory Wakefield Associate Director, Engineering Career Services
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Featured Resources

Tufts Career Center — Guide to Career & Life Design

What sparks your curiosity? Which kinds of activities make you feel energized and excited? How would you like to make …

Career Center Summer Internship Grant Program

Internships. An opportunity to gain exposure, explore and try ideas for your future, apply theory from the classroom out in …

Too Good to Be True? Be on the Lookout for Fraudulent Employers

It’s easy to say, “I would never be tricked by a scam employment offer!” But every year, students at universities …

Tufts Career Center Professional Development Fund for Undergraduate Students

The Career Center Professional Development Fund allows currently enrolled students to apply for funding to offset the costs associated with:

Virtual Work Experiences

Virtual work experiences are a great way to set yourself apart, build your skills and your resume, and explore what …

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