Businessman’s donation could help students launch careers in law
Posted on 6/3/2010
Individuals who are considering entering the legal field but have not yet decided which type of law degree they would like to pursue may gain some direction from masters programs in related fields, such as political management.
In fact, the number of available programs in this field is growing as many schools and professionals realize the need for higher education in political science. For instance, Clayton Riddell, CEO of Calgary-based company Paramount Resources, recently donated $15 million to Carleton University to establish a masters program in political management at the school, the Ottawa Citizen reports.
The course of study - which will be modeled after similar programs at Fordham University, George Washington University and the London School of Economics and Political Science - is intended to create a better training option for individuals who wish to become political aides, legislative assistants, campaign managers, government advisors or policy liaison officers.
Similar courses of study could also prepare students to work with the U.S. Government, which is expected to increase its hiring efforts by 10 percent over the next eight years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In fact, the number of available programs in this field is growing as many schools and professionals realize the need for higher education in political science. For instance, Clayton Riddell, CEO of Calgary-based company Paramount Resources, recently donated $15 million to Carleton University to establish a masters program in political management at the school, the Ottawa Citizen reports.
The course of study - which will be modeled after similar programs at Fordham University, George Washington University and the London School of Economics and Political Science - is intended to create a better training option for individuals who wish to become political aides, legislative assistants, campaign managers, government advisors or policy liaison officers.
Similar courses of study could also prepare students to work with the U.S. Government, which is expected to increase its hiring efforts by 10 percent over the next eight years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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