Open Seats: Citizen’s Police Academy – Legal 298C

Legal 298C has open seats this fall!

The course is a collaboration between the University of Massachusetts Police Department’s Citizen’s Police Academy and the Legal Studies program.  The Citizen’s Police Academy is a combination of in-class lectures and hands-on experiences …

By Adrian Grace
Adrian Grace Director of Undergraduate Advising
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Law School Forums: What to know before you go

Should you go to one of the LSAC law school forums or other big law fairs? What can you get out of these forums/fairs? All your questions are answered below.

What does a Law School Forum look like?
It’s a …

By Diane Curtis
Diane Curtis Pre-Law Advisor & Senior Lecturer
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Is Business Services a Good Career Path?

Business services is a broad career category that includes sectors like information technology, engineering, architecture, law, advertising, marketing, staffing, consulting, facilities management, waste management, shipping, and security. Are you conducting career planning and wondering: Is business services a good career …

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What Is a Venture Capitalist?

Early-stage companies need capital to grow and become successful — this is where venture capitalists come in. A venture capitalist looks for early-stage companies with high-growth potential, invests in them, and works with them to help them succeed. They receive equity …

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20 Popular Careers in Finance

Choosing a career in finance can feel daunting – there are nearly endless areas of the finance industry, and it is an ever-growing field. For example, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the financial and business operations field will …

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What Is Investment Banking?

Investment banking is the division of financial services that works to raise money for individual investors, large corporations and governments. These types of banks provide underwriting services to raise capital and aid in mergers and acquisitions (M&As). Essentially, an investment …

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What Is Strategy Consulting?

Strategy consulting involves helping businesses come up with strategic plans for various processes. Strategy consultants generally work with C-suite executives and high-level managers to understand and provide recommendations for a company’s goals and objectives.

Ready to learn more about this …

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Juniors and Seniors: send us your resumes!

It’s hard to believe, but there are just a few more weeks before the fall semester starts!

If you are interested in working in business, finance, or tech, the recruiting season for next summer’s internships and full time jobs starting …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Political Science & Legal Studies Academic Advising Is Here for You!

It might be August, but the Advising Team is still available for questions or conversations. Just log onto Navigate and book an appointment today.

Remember, we use a team-based advising model. Feel free to select the next available appointment with …

By Adrian Grace
Adrian Grace Director of Undergraduate Advising
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Political Science & Legal Studies Academic Advising Is Here for You!

It might be August, but the Advising Team is still available for questions or conversations. Just log onto Navigate and book an appointment today.

Remember, we use a team-based advising model. Feel free to select the next available appointment with …

By Adrian Grace
Adrian Grace Director of Undergraduate Advising
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