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Hot Career: Paralegal

Paralegals perform many of the same services as attorneys. While attorneys assume ultimate responsibility for the legal services, paralegals (or legal assistants) assist them in almost every aspect of their work.

As one of the fastest growing careers in the US, you'll find plenty of paralegal jobs in every part of the country. Learn more in our Paralegal Career Center.

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Criminal Justice Degree Resource Center

If you're looking for information on one of the Criminal Justice fields: Legal, Law Enforcement or Corrections, check out our Criminal Justice Degree Resource Center.

Browse a criminal justice degree syllabus, learn about criminal justice degrees online and read job descriptions at the police department. Also see our top 10 criminal justice movies and take the quiz to see how much you know about infamous psychopaths.

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Forensic Science Degree Resources

Using science to help identify criminals and analyze evidence against them, forensic scientists are detectives with microscopes.

Forensic scientists objectively examine physical evidence and present their findings to legal personnel for use in criminal prosecution and defense. They are an integral part of the criminal justice system.

To learn about this exciting career, visit our forensic science resource center.

Online Criminal Justice Degree Resources

Online schools are giving students access to education like never before. If you're wondering how to fit a college education into your busy schedule, check out the following articles:

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• Why Do Paralegal Training Online?
• Court Reporting Schools Online
• Online AA in Criminal Justice
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Keep up with the latest criminal justice and paralegal news, gossip and trends.

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Paralegal Studies

Everything you need to know about legal assistant training, paralegal studies and today's top criminal justice fields.

• Choosing a Paralegal School
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• Career Paralegal Survey
• Types of Paralegal Training Programs
• Criminal Justice Degrees & Careers
• Become a Legal Secretary
• Become a Police Officer

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