Graduate Certificate in Public Interest Law and Policy at University of Utah

Ready to level up your analytical skills in policy or regulatory work? This graduate certificate helps analysts, data managers, and policy advocates become more proficient in the areas of economics, law, research methods, policy analysis, evaluation, and communication.

Faculty: S.J. Quinney College of Law  |  Duration: 17 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 17 credit hours. Meet all general requirements for graduation from the college with a J.D. degree. No grade lower than a B- in any course taken to satisfy the certificate. Complete all certificate requirements with at least a B overall average. A student may not exercise a CR/NC option in a course that counts toward the certificate.

Career pathways

Career paths include Public defender, civil rights attorney, legal aid lawyer, prosecutor, government agency attorney, policy analyst, lobbyist, paralegal, community organizer, grant writer, legal assistant.

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