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Explore a career path in Social Impact, Policy, and Law

Do you enjoy mission-driven work, combining your technical skills and knowledge with non-technical skills such as collaboration and communication, or solving problems that positively affect communities at the local and global scale? If so, a career in social impact, policy, or law might be a fit for you.

15.620 Patent Law Fundamentals – Spring H4 Course

Interested in learning more about patent law? Take 15.620 Patent Law Fundamentals during the spring H4 term (April and May)! This course was specifically designed for undergrad and grad students in all MIT departments.

There are no pre-requisites, and no …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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Suffolk Law’s First-Generation College Student Scholarship

Suffolk University Law School is excited to announce the First Generation College Student Scholarship. This award will guarantee at least $20,000 in aid to all incoming students who start a JD program at Suffolk Law and (a) are first generation …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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The MAX Pre-Law by AccessLex® Annual Scholarship Program

AccessLex Institute® is excited to launch a new scholarship program to support students on their path to law school: The MAX Pre-Law by AccessLex® Annual Scholarship Program.

Students beginning law school in the fall of 2026 now have the chance …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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Federal loan changes coming in Fall 2026: Considerations for graduate, medical, and professional school

In July, the U.S. government passed legislation that has changed the loan landscape by adding limits to the amount of government-funded loans that students can take out. 

Federal student loans will now have a total lifetime cap of $257.5K for …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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The JD-Next Impact Scholarship for law school

Application deadline: May 15, 2026

The JD-Next Impact Scholarship celebrates ten exceptional law school applicants who plan to begin their legal education in Fall 2026 and are committed to making a positive difference in the world through the power of …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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Handshake 101: What it is & how to use it*

CAPD is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for everyone we serve. If you need any disability-related accommodations to …

CAPD offers a need based undergraduate professional development fund enabling currently enrolled MIT undergraduates to complete professional development opportunities which …

In July, the U.S. government passed legislation that has changed the loan landscape by adding limits to the amount of …

The federal government offers many exciting job opportunities, but they can be difficult to find, track and navigate. Start by …

In addition to Handshake, you can use the websites below to find jobs and internships related to social impact, policy, …