“In short, the core set of skills La Follette teaches were identical to what my employer was looking for!”
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Tatiana Cruz, MIPA ’24
“The La Follette School offers top-tier policy training, a supportive community, and strong faculty mentorship that prepares you for both academia and policy work.”
Grace George, MPA ’21
“I really enjoyed the friends I made while at the La Follette School.”
Sam Schneider, MPA ’23
“At the La Follette School, I developed not only the technical skills to analyze and implement policy but also the ability to approach complex issues with an open-minded perspective.”
Ian Pearson, MPA ’22
“My entire career was shaped by my experience at La Follette.”
Jenna Greene, MPA ’22
“I enjoyed the group work at LFS – I learned a lot from my classmates and enjoyed the discussions we had in and outside the classroom.”
Matthew Hansen, JD-MPA ’22
“La Follette is a very reputable program with a great faculty that actually care about your success.”
Katie Pollock, MPA ’22
“My client-based capstone project had a significant impact on my career path. This experience encouraged me to apply for a job opening in DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy, where I currently work.”
Mitchell Wenzel, MPA ’23
“At La Follette, I gained essential analytical skills through courses like Public Budgeting and Program Evaluation, which prepared me to navigate the complexities of government finance.”
Jean Vilbert, MIPA ’22
“I would highly recommend the La Follette School to any prospective student because of its exceptional placement record. The school consistently positions its graduates for success across a range of career paths (government, NGOs, and academia).”