Research Criminal Justice Careers and Paralegal Studies
Everything you need to know about top paralegal and criminal justice careers, and the degrees and training to get you there.
Criminal Justice Careers: What Is Criminal Justice?
Criminal justice careers include some of the most exciting jobs you can find today, whether you work in a law office, the court system, forensics labs or prisons.
To learn about careers in criminal justice and the get the training you need, check out these popular articles:
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Paralegal Careers
More Legal Careers
Many people find fulfilling jobs in the legal industry. Legal secretaries and law office managers make law firms run smoothly. Court reporters accurately record legal proceedings, and mediators resolve conflict so people can avoid costly litigation. These legal careers may be just what you're looking for:
Law Enforcement Careers
Policing includes both crime prevention and law enforcement. Whether you want to become a police officer, or work as an FBI agent, a criminologist or a private investigator, learn about education requirements, salary ranges, and more in our Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Career Center.
Forensics Careers
Forensic scientists use their skills to help solve crimes. Whether it's forensic psychology, ballistics, computer forensics or DNA analysis, forensic experts are always on the cutting edge of the most recent scientific developments. Learn about training and career opportunities in our Forensic Science Career Center.
Careers in Corrections
Once criminals go to jail the work doesn't stop...it's just beginning. Criminals are in prison to pay their debt to society, but there's a lot that happens to reform criminals and make sure they don't recommit crimes.
Learn about top corrections careers like these:
Online Degree Resources
Online programs offer a great education alternative for criminal justice students.
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- Online Paralegal Degrees
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Online Criminal Justice Schools
Paralegal USA
Learn about being a paralegal across the U.S., from New York to California, and Minnesota to Florida.
Knowing where you want to practice can help you make the most of your paralegal training and certification.
Where Do You Want to Be a Paralegal?
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The Witness Stand: Legal Community News
Keep up with the latest criminal justice and paralegal news, gossip and trends.
Read these recent posts on our Witness Stand.