What is a good profession for someone interested in politics/law and public policy other than politician?

Question

I am in high school and starting to think a little about what I want to do with my life, and these are my areas of interest. I want little to do with math or science, but I write well. Thoughts?

Answer 1

Well, a lawyer comes to mind, as well as speech writer, professor, public relations, and journalist.

But since you are still in high school, here's what I suggest:

When you are in college, take classes in a bunch of different disciplines (you'll have to do this your first 2 years anyway), like writing classes, political science, philosophy, journalism, etc. and find what you really like. College students tend to change their majors anyway, so you don't have to make a decision now--take some classes and find out what you really like.

Answer 2

Ever thought about teaching? Even if you don't want to do the whole high school thing, you can get a Masters Degree and teach at a Junior College or get a doctorate and teach at a University.

Or you can do law...Pays better, but teachers get summers off!

Answer 3

With a law degree, you could be a lawyer. Without, you could get a job at a political thinktank, or as a staffer for a politician, or be a campaigner, or work for a party's local, state, or national headquarters. Or you could go into business, which doesn't require a business degree.

Answer 4

Here's a link that gives information about a major in Political Science.

http://www.career.ua.edu/careerresources/handouts/Political%20Science.pdf

Here's a link with details about a major in Public Administration. Hope this helps!

http://www.career.ua.edu/careerresources/majorin/Public%20Administration.pdf

Answer 5

Become a lawyer. I am in the same boat as you are and we have the same interest. I am going to go to a law school. As long as you have good people skills you will do fine.

Answer 6

Professor

Answer 7

Political journalist.