Law and Society
The law & society program at the University of Kansas Edwards Campus explores social movements, government practice and reform. This interdisciplinary field examines how law works in practice in public administration, courts, the non-profit sector, policy, policing and the justice system.
Law and Society Department website
Sample of Related Skills
- Analyze and explain key public issues and their impact on the public at large
- Define ethical leadership and evaluate its importance in contemporary government and public administration
- Explain how public policy is formulated and implemented
- Analyze how law works in public administration, courts, non-profits, policy, policing, and the justice system as a whole
- Examine all facets of the legal system and how they interact
- Examine legal policy, legal institutions, social movements, psychological attitudes and perceptions, managerial processes, and social structures
Popular Career Paths
Public Service: Includes jobs within local, state, and federal government, which could include law enforcement and corrections.
Education and Communication: Involves helping the public gain a deeper understanding of how policies and laws impact communities and environments at the local, state, and federal levels.
Law: Paths include becoming a lawyer, paralegal, clerk, or policy maker at all levels of government or in non-profit initiatives.
Policy: Includes advocating, lobbying, and influencing to change policies, as well as researching the impacts of proposed and enacted laws and policies.
Jobs to Consider
- Archivist
- Lobbyist
- Non-profit Administrator
- Paralegal
- Political Scientist
- Judge
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Judicial Law Clerk
- Lawyer
- Customs Officer
- Detective
- Law Enforcement Administrator
- Dispatcher
- Correctional Officer
- Social Worker
- Criminal Justice Professor
- Fish and Game Warden
Places to Seek Employment
- Museums
- Court Houses
- Public Parks
- Homeland Security
- Think Tanks
- Law Offices
- Police Departments
- Detention Centers
- Fire Stations
- City Government Offices
- Federal Government Offices
- Private Corporations
- View specific employers by state.
Explore More Career Resources
Bureau of Labor Statistics - learn about the career opportunities available with the BLS
CampusGov - explore entry level jobs and internships that are available with local, state, or federal government
Council on Foreign Relations - think tank and publisher that offers jobs, internships, and fellowships in foreign relations
Foreign Policy Research Institute - non-profit devoted to research and public education on international affairs; includes jobs, internships, and a think tank directory
Government & Non-Profit Resources - more resources from career.ku.edu
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation - searchable directory of Kansas City non-profit organizations
International City/County Management Association – membership association with job search function and career related information
Kansas Civil Service Jobs - job board of current employment opportunities with the state of Kansas
National Academy of Public Administration - various internship and job opportunity postings available at NAPA
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) - provides links to job resources, salary information, internship information, and helpful tips on obtaining a job with the federal government
National Forum for Black Public Administrators - an independent non-profit organization that offers a useful job search function, leadership program, and other career related information
Non-Profit Connect - full-time, part-time, internship, and volunteer listings with non-profits in the KC-metro area
Nonprofit Sector Careers – career resource with helpful information on a job search, as well as job, volunteer and internship opportunities
Partnership for Public Service – nonprofit organization supporting civil service, offers professional development information and job opportunities
Public Service Careers - helpful hints on finding internships in public service, career advice, job listing resources, and salary information (service provided by the American Society for Public Administration)
State & Local Government Directory - online directory of state and local government websites; search sites for employment information and job listings
United Nations - explore UN career paths and current job and internship openings; Connect with KU's Model UN group
US General Accounting Office - job and internship opportunities with the GAO
Working Abroad Resources - more resources from career.ku.edu