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Political Campaigns
Mar 09, 2022

This Guide is designed to give you a brief overview of opportunities to work on political campaigns. It provides practical information regarding the types of employers and practice settings in which you can pursue a career; the personality traits that employers seek; the practical skills that you can gain; and resources to further research this rewarding field.

This content is courtesy of the Bernard Koteen Office of Public Interest Advising at Harvard Law School. It was written by Sharon Kelly, Class of 2004, Justin Levitt, Class of 2002, and Amanda Tammen Peterson, 1L Advising Initiative Coordinator. Special thanks to the following for their contribution and guidance:

James Flug: Senior Heyman Fellow, Bernard Koteen Office of Public Interest Advising

Virginia Greiman: Conservative and Libertarian Attorney Advisor, Bernard Koteen Office of Public Interest Advising

Sarah Isgur: Class of ’08, Law Clerk, Mitt Romney for President

Joan Ruttenberg: Director of the Heyman Fellowship Program, Bernard Koteen Office of Public Interest Advising

Alexa Shabecoff: Assistant Dean for Public Service, Bernard Koteen Office of Public Interest Advising

Missi Sousa: Intern Coordinator, John McCain for President