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Prospective Students Close dialog Our Academic Programs Study Abroad Programs & Fellowships Affiliated Student Organizations Our Amazing Alumni! Our sponsors: College of Law & Maxwell School Contact Us Share us! Featured Pages Journal of National Security Law & Policy Public Service & Policy Analysis Research Projects Academic Programs Publications Previous slide Next slide They’re Everywhere! "SPL alumni are everywhere in the national security world, and the invaluable advice and recommendations I received from my predecessors have helped me gain employment in the federal government after graduation." Zachary D. Johnson, LAW '16 Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism 2018-06-22T11:09:32+00:00 Zachary D. Johnson, LAW '16 "SPL alumni are everywhere in the national security world, and the invaluable advice and recommendations I received from my predecessors have helped me gain employment in the federal government after graduation." https://securitypolicylaw.syr.edu/testimonials/19409/ Valuable Insight "SPL's reputation was the reason I chose to attend law school at Syracuse University. I have gained valuable insight, experience, and professional connections as a student and research assistant that I would never have been able to find elsewhere." Haley Parsons, LAW '15 Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism 2018-06-22T10:32:07+00:00 Haley Parsons, LAW '15 "SPL's reputation was the reason I chose to attend law school at Syracuse University. I have gained valuable insight, experience, and professional connections as a student and research assistant that I would never have been able to find elsewhere." https://securitypolicylaw.syr.edu/testimonials/19394/ Amazing Opportunities "Taking Institute classes and working with its faculty provided a priceless experience, with truly amazing job opportunities and formative professional relationships I will maintain long after the end of my academic career." Shelby Mann, Law '19 Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism 2019-07-03T08:54:58+00:00 Shelby Mann, Law '19 "Taking Institute classes and working with its faculty provided a priceless experience, with truly amazing job opportunities and formative professional relationships I will maintain long after the end of my academic career." https://securitypolicylaw.syr.edu/testimonials/21151/ Deciding Factor "SPL was one of my deciding factors to attend the SU College of Law. Looking back, becoming involved with this organization was one of the best decisions I ever made." Ryan Cole, LAW '11 Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism 2018-06-22T10:42:12+00:00 Ryan Cole, LAW '11 "SPL was one of my deciding factors to attend the SU College of Law. Looking back, becoming involved with this organization was one of the best decisions I ever made." https://securitypolicylaw.syr.edu/testimonials/19398/ Opening Doors "SPL has inspired my continuing education in security studies and opened doors to professional opportunities.” Ryan Lester, MPA ’16 Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism 2018-06-22T10:42:42+00:00 Ryan Lester, MPA ’16 "SPL has inspired my continuing education in security studies and opened doors to professional opportunities.” https://securitypolicylaw.syr.edu/testimonials/19399/ Giants in the Field “Through SPL I participated in projects that have reached actual clients and that introduced me to giants in the field. I cannot imagine a better network and foundation of knowledge than the one the Institute has provided.” Molly White, LAW ’16 Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism 2018-06-22T11:34:50+00:00 Molly White, LAW ’16 “Through SPL I participated in projects that have reached actual clients and that introduced me to giants in the field. I cannot imagine a better network and foundation of knowledge than the one the Institute has provided.” https://securitypolicylaw.syr.edu/testimonials/19422/ Essential Network "The connections I made in my classes have been essential to building my professional network. I was given unique opportunities to explore domestic and international legal issues, and I recommend SPL to any law student interested in national security, intelligence, or international law." Colin Tansits, JD/MPA ’17 Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism 2018-06-22T11:10:03+00:00 Colin Tansits, JD/MPA ’17 "The connections I made in my classes have been essential to building my professional network. I was given unique opportunities to explore domestic and international legal issues, and I recommend SPL to any law student interested in national security, intelligence, or international law." https://securitypolicylaw.syr.edu/testimonials/19410/ Unique Asset "SPL is a unique asset of the College of Law and the Maxwell School of Citizenship. As a student and Graduate Assistant, I have seen how the interactions between law and policy students creates an incredibly beneficial interdisciplinary academic environment." Frank E. Garrison, MPA '19 Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism 2018-06-22T10:43:43+00:00 Frank E. Garrison, MPA '19 "SPL is a unique asset of the College of Law and the Maxwell School of Citizenship. As a student and Graduate Assistant, I have seen how the interactions between law and policy students creates an incredibly beneficial interdisciplinary academic environment." https://securitypolicylaw.syr.edu/testimonials/19402/ Strong Foundation "SPL has helped me establish a strong foundation in professionalism and a knowledge base in the national security field. The people I met will continue to be good friends and important contacts as I begin my career." Kyle P. Lundin, JD/MPA ’16 Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism 2018-06-22T10:43:15+00:00 Kyle P. Lundin, JD/MPA ’16 "SPL has helped me establish a strong foundation in professionalism and a knowledge base in the national security field. The people I met will continue to be good friends and important contacts as I begin my career." https://securitypolicylaw.syr.edu/testimonials/19401/ Hard Work Pays Off! "Being a part of the SPL's community coupled with hard work is a near guarantee for postgraduate success!" Kristina Cervi, LAW '19 Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism 2019-05-01T09:56:58+00:00 Kristina Cervi, LAW '19 "Being a part of the SPL's community coupled with hard work is a near guarantee for postgraduate success!" https://secur...