Shape the Future through Law & Policy
Are you interested in a career that allows you to have a voice in the decisions that impact society? This interdisciplinary and dynamic pathway provides you with a wide breadth of knowledge and experience that will empower you to pursue an advanced degree (including law school) and find success in a variety of careers. Whether you are looking to work in the fields of law, criminal justice/law enforcement, lobbying, nonprofit management, mediation, public policy/advocacy, real estate or many others, UC Merced’s academic programs will provide you with the solid foundation you need to make a difference.
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Application Deadline:
November 30, 2024
No SAT
Required
Multiple Degrees
Available
Financial Aid
Available
Pathway Careers
- Activist
- Attorney
- Campaign operative
- CIA analyst or agent
- Congressional office/committee staff member
- Corporate advisor for government relations
- Foreign service officer
- Legislator
- Lobbyist
- Policy Analyst
- Patent Law
- Sustainability Analyst
- Urban policy planner
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Law and Policy LLC
Coming Fall 2023! Look out for community details coming soon!
Leadership and Service LLC
A Living Learning Community that helps students explore and develop their leadership skills and style, understand their personal values and learn how to ethically and effectively engage with the local community.
Merced Pre-Law Society
A student-run club that helps students explore their interest in the legal field and prepare and apply for law school.
Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity
Fraternity that provides professional guidance to undergraduate students in the law field.
UC Merced Washington DC Program (UCDC)
An exciting opportunity to spend a semester in the nation’s capital and combine course work, field research and complete an internship in government or industry.
UC Merced at UC Center Sacramento (UCCS)
A program that educates California’s future leaders in the craft of politics and policymaking. Students earn UCM credit and gain valuable work experience while interning in Sacramento.
Study Abroad for Policy
Provides opportunities to take political science, international relations, global studies and peace and conflict studies in England, France, Italy, Australia, Japan, Switzerland, Ireland and Mexico.
Internship Abroad in Mexico for Leadership for Social Justice and Public Policy
A multi-site leadership program with a focus on Latino and binational issues that provides students professional training and experience.
Yosemite Leadership Program
Offers a unique outdoor engagement, community service and professional development experience designed to enspire environmental advocacy and social change through skilled, ethical, innovative and intentional action.
RFK Young Leaders
Program empowers students to become politically active and to advance human rights and social justice in their communities.
CollegeCorps
helps students with a debt-free pathway to college while engaging them in direct service in their community.
