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Law and Government Exploring
Law and Government Exploring is a hands-on program open to young men and women from the 6th grade to 20 years old with an interest in learning more about careers in the fields of Law and Government.
Post 311 – City of Austin Code Enforcement, website
Note: if you do not have a My.Scouting account, you will need to create an account as a part of your online registration.
Post 2018 – Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs, email contact
Note: if you do not have a My.Scouting account, you will need to create an account as a part of your online registration.
You get to experience firsthand what it’s like to serve as a prosecuting and defense attorney, conduct legal research vital to the success of a case, meet with sitting judges, visit inmates in a jail, participate in a mock trial competition, run a military obstacle course, make decisions for a city or state government, practice some of the several hundred military skills, and so much more!
The most popular Law and Government careers include:
- Attorney/lawyer
- Military careers
- Judge
- Paralegal
- Politician
- Urban planner
- Court reporter
- City manager
- Parks & recreation manager, specialist
You will develop:
- work experiences to begin building your resume
- important leadership skills
- an understanding of the importance of teamwork in a professional setting
You will participate in hands-on projects to give you a real feel for whether this career is the right one for you.
You will network with professionals who work in these careers every day – they are using the latest technology, they are aware of emerging trends, they know what it takes to get into college for their specific career.
You will learn about the educational requirements for a career in Law & Government and will receive tangible advice on steps you could take now to prepare and position yourself for a successful career in the field of Law and Government.