Foreign Service Opportunity School

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Are you interested in national security and international affairs? Want a deeper understanding of how global politics really work?

Discover what a career with the U.S. Department of State looks like at Leadership Institute’s Foreign Service Opportunity School (FSOS).

The path to a career with the Department of State can feel intimidating, competitive, and unclear. Leadership Institute’s Foreign Service Opportunity School (FSOS) exists to change that by offering you an honest look at what life in the Foreign Service is really like and equip you with practical tools to stand out in the application process. 

At LI’s two-day Foreign Service Opportunity School, you will receive real-world insight from experts. You'll hear directly from former ambassadors, foreign service officers, and national security advisors about the opportunities and challenges related to serving America at home and overseas. 

You will learn how to: 

• Understand the structure and mission of the Foreign Service

• Counter leftist dominance at the State Department

• Navigate and succeed in the complex testing and selection process

• Explore alternative career paths in international relations

• Increase your chances of passing the Foreign Service Exam

Join principled leaders and gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue an impactful career—and play a role in shaping U.S. foreign policy around the world.