Career Resources at the LBJ School of Public Affairs

The Office of Career Management at the LBJ School of Public Affairs is a centralized office charged with assisting students and alumni with meeting their career goals while making connections between their academic studies and life beyond the university.

Office Hours:
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Postgraduation Employment

We work closely with students to clarify their career goals by providing the following services:

• Career path evaluation
• Résumés and cover letter development
• Job search strategies and resources
• Job board navigation
• Interview preparation
• Employer and alumni connections

Required Summer Internship

The LBJ School requires students to complete a 400-hour public policy internship before they graduate. This summer internship allows students to apply their knowledge to policy issues in the public, private or nonprofit sectors while developing their skills in their policy area of interest. LBJ School students pursuing summer internships are eligible to apply for financial support through the internship fellowship program.