- Communication & Media Studies (B.A.)
- Economics (B.A.)
- History (B.A.)
- International Studies (B.A.)
- Philosophy (B.A.)
- Philosophy, Politics, & Economics (B.A.)
- Politics & Public Affairs (B.A.)
- Data for Political Research (Minor)
- Legal Studies (Minor)
Law, Government, & Policy
Lead in the courtroom, the boardroom, and the halls of Congress.
Whether you are considering law, political science, or public affairs, Denison prepares you with strong faculty mentoring, inspiring internship opportunities, and specialized career guidance that starts in your first days on campus.
“Denison is the perfect background for law and advocacy work, and its continued investment in connecting students with alumni is exactly what sets it apart.”
Lauren Sabo ’11
Attorney
Challenging academics. Career-ready skills.
Our academic programs are rigorous, and that’s exactly why employers want our graduates.
Denison’s Law, Government, & Policy Pathway draws students with a range of majors, such as history, politics & public affairs, and philosophy, politics & economics.
But you’re not limited to those majors. Whatever you study across our curriculum, you’ll sharpen skills that match your career path.
Where do our grads work?
Denison graduates work as staff in Congress, serve as program analysts at FEMA, have become attorneys in private practice, and work at successful global businesses such as Bath & Body Works.
Premium resources & real-world experiences
Denison provides the professional-grade tools, expert mentorship, and hands-on opportunities that transform students into competitive job candidates.
Competitive internships
Internships in Washington, D.C., as well as opportunities to engage in programs with the United Nations, Department of Defense, and international agencies.
Consulting & Entrepreneurship Center
Real client projects with one-on-one coaching from seasoned experts who prepare you for competitive opportunities.
Executives-in-residence and lectureships
Denison brings worldly and accomplished professionals to campus for speaking, mentorship, and teaching opportunities.
Free Kaplan exam preparation
Helps you earn industry credentials before graduation or ensure you’re ready for the LSATs or other grad school exams.
Study abroad
There is no substitute for living and learning in a completely new environment. And at Denison, the mind-expanding experience is included in your tuition.
Grad school partnerships
Preferred access and scholarship opportunities with our grad school partners, like Carnegie Mellon’s master’s in public policy and management.
How will you gain professional experience?
We help you find internships and create opportunities that exist nowhere else.
Micro-internships start in year one
Paid short-term projects allow students to explore careers and build skills before committing to full summer positions.
Executive mentorship
CEOs, CFOs, founders, and board directors are engaged in teaching and mentoring students, bridging academic learning and professional reality.
More than $1 million in annual funding
Stipends help ensure cost doesn’t prevent you from accepting valuable opportunities.
Lifetime career support & success
The Knowlton Center for Career Exploration helps you build your career from day one. Dedicated career advisors provide personalized coaching, mock interviews, and strategic planning tailored to your goals.
Connect with alumni and professionals at networking events and career panels, and with leaders at firms where you want to work. Internship funding ensures financial constraints don’t limit your opportunities.
Career-relevant support continues for a lifetime. You’ll have advisors, connections, and resources as a first-year and during career pivots decades later.
Denison alumni network
When Denison alums see your resume, you’re not another applicant — you’re part of the Big Red family. The finance professional at Goldman Sachs, the president of NASDAQ, and the consultant at McKinsey all started where you are, and they remember.
Denison’s alumni network actively supports students pursuing business and finance careers through mentorship, internship creation, strategic introductions, and direct advocacy in hiring processes.
They host career treks to their offices, return to campus as executives-in-residence, conduct mock interviews, and open doors that traditional applications can’t.
Ready to explore law, government, & policy at Denison?
Build technical expertise, adaptable skills, professional experience, and a network that supports your career for life.