Lobbyists are professionals who advocate for specific issues or causes in attempt to influence legislation, laws, or regulations. They represent individuals, organizations, or interest groups and communicate their views to legislators and officials. Lobbyists usually conduct research, develop persuasive arguments, and engage directly with decision-makers. This career requires good communication skills, a deep awareness of political processes, and the ability to form relationships with crucial individuals.
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| Career Options | Description |
|---|---|
| Lobbyist | Works to influence public policy decisions by meeting with lawmakers, organizing campaigns, and promoting particular issues. |
| Public Relations Specialist | Manages the public image of individuals or organizations, including lobbying efforts to sway public opinion and government policy. |
| Policy Analyst | Researches and analyzes public policies, offering recommendations on how laws and regulations could be changed or improved. |
| Political Consultant | Advises politicians and political parties on campaign strategies, policy development, and public relations efforts. |
| Program Level | Program | Eligibility Criteria | Stream | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma | Diploma in Public Policy or Political Science | Completion of high school (10+2) | Political Science | Minimum 50% aggregate (may vary by institution) |
| Bachelor's | Bachelor's in Political Science | Completion of high school (10+2) | Political Science | Minimum 55% aggregate (may vary by institution) |
| Master's | Master's in Public Policy | Bachelor's degree in a related field | Political Science | Minimum 60% aggregate (may vary by university) |
| Professional | Certification in Lobbying and Advocacy | Any graduate | Any discipline | - |
| Institute Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Harvard Kennedy School | Cambridge, USA |
| London School of Economics (LSE) | London, UK |
| University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley, USA |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) | New Delhi, India |
| University of Mumbai | Mumbai, India |
| Entrance Exam | Conducting Body |
|---|---|
| CAT (Common Admission Test) | IIMs |
| GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) | Various Universities |
| GATE (for Political Science) | IITs and other Institutions |
- Lobbying government officials to favor certain policies or legislation.
- Conducting research and collecting data to aid lobbying efforts.
- Creating and presenting compelling arguments to legislators and regulators.
- Coordinating with stakeholders to form a support coalition.
- Writing position papers, studies, and policy briefs to sway decisions.
