How to transition from law to policy think tank?

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Go to Yale?

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Start your own think tank.

Kiss some Washington a$$

If you’re open to a longer-term strategy, I’d highly recommend spending a year or two on Capitol Hill developing your network and policy chops. It’s going to be difficult to find a job unless you have a stellar academic and/or professional background and the correct partisan credentials.

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