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Law, Government and Nonprofits

Are you driven to serve, advocate, or create positive change? Careers in law, government, and nonprofits offer opportunities to shape policy, uphold justice, support communities, and advance equity. From legal professions and civil service to social work, diplomacy, fundraising, and advocacy, this pathway includes roles that influence systems and improve lives, both on the front lines and behind the scenes.

This Pathway Will Help You… 

  • Explore Opportunities: Job and internship listings, skill-building programs, and career spotlight videos to help you discover what’s out there. 
  • Connect & Get Involved: Student organizations, professional associations, degree and certificate programs that align with your career interests. 
  • Get Career-Ready: Sample resumes, interview guidance, and advice blogs with tips from career coaches and professionals. 
  • Be Informed: UM graduate outcome data and labor market insights to inform your direction. 

Where to Access Career Support

Experiential Learning & Career Success

All UM students have access to career services through ELCS. 

Law School Career Development Office

UM law students and alumni have access to services at the Career Development Office.

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Our Outcomes

This page provides a snapshot of University of Montana student career outcomes at graduation. This information is collected from student graduation surveys and public online data sources starting just prior to graduation until 6 months following graduation in accordance with standards set by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

The response rates across years exhibit significant variability.  Data presented may not accurately reflect the characteristics of the entire graduating population.

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  • Top Employers
  • Starting Salary
  • Experiential Learning Participation
  • Employment Industry
  • Employment Function
  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

NACE’s First-Destination Survey captures information regarding how new college graduates fare in their careers within six months of graduation. The annual initiative provides data on the outcomes associated with a college education on a national scale.

Contact & Location

Phone
(406) 243-2022
Email
elcs@umontana.edu
Address

Aber Hall, 2nd Floor
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm