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What career would be good to internship in to utilize a economics degree? ?

High school senior going to college in fall.
Looking at economics major to start moving into law school.
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Sneha’s Answer

Hey Micah! A great way to use an economics degree while preparing for law school is to intern in areas like public policy, legal research, finance, or government agencies. These roles help you build critical thinking and analytical skills that are valuable in both economics and law. Interning at a law firm or with a district attorney's office can also give you firsthand experience with the legal field. Even roles in consulting or nonprofit organizations can strengthen your understanding of how economics applies to real-world issues. Starting early with internships can help you discover what areas interest you most and build a strong foundation for law school. Good luck!
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Jai’s Answer

Hi Micah! I think you should start by thinking about what "good" means to you. A helpful way to think about work for me is: (1) What I'm interested in, (2) What are my strengths, (3) What's in demand / needed, (4) What I'd get paid to do. Keep in mind that these things will change over time. What you're interested in today may turn into strengths tomorrow, what's in demand today may not be tomorrow, and so on.

With that being said, economics is a great lens to view the world and a great mindset to build before law school. People with law degrees go on to many different careers in corporate law, public policy, entrepreneurship, and so much more. As a general thought, internships with legal clinics, judges, local businesses and non-profits might be great starting points for internships. Even non-law or non-economics internships will help you develop a well-rounded education.

Jai recommends the following next steps:

Make friends with the career center and your professors and ask them to introduce you to people in their network and some may be able to offer you an internship.
Your university probably has a pre-law club on campus that can connect you to internships as well.
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Edwin’s Answer

Hi Micah - It’s super impressive that you’re already thinking about internships! Since you’ll likely have the opportunity to try out a few different internships, consider exploring various areas to see what interests you most. You might want to think about what type of law you’re interested in and use internships as a way to experience different industries or sectors.
For example, many management consulting firms have federal government practices where you could apply your economics studies to influence the strategy and operational recommendations provided to government clients. I recommend researching internship programs offered by consulting companies—these often give you exposure to both public and private sectors. This experience could help you discover which areas of law are most interesting to you.
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Chase’s Answer

Good question! If you’re interested in economics and possibly law, look for internships or part-time jobs that let you build analytical, research, and communication skills. Local banks, government offices, nonprofits, or even small businesses can offer valuable experience. Don’t overlook opportunities to volunteer or participate in summer programs focused on economics or public policy. Also, consider joining debate, Model UN, or mock trial teams—these will help you develop skills that are useful in both economics and law. Most importantly, seek out experiences that challenge you to think critically and solve problems, as these are at the heart of both fields.
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