All Criminal Justice Schools Blog

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Top 8 reasons why higher education is important for a criminal justice career

Contrary to what many people think about criminal justice degrees, they won’t silo you into a particular occupation or prune your career choices.
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Women in law enforcement—history, what to expect and why you should join

Women have more options in law enforcement than ever before as more female officers enter the work force and break through the glass ceiling.

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What Does it Take to Become a Juvenile Justice Officer?

A correctional treatment coordinator discusses their career path and experiences working in juvenile justice.
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A Correctional Officer Talks About the Job

After studying police science for two years, Deborah Ammeson started a 12 year career as a correctional officer.

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Read This Interview to Get Paralegal Advice and Career Info

A 15 year veteran paralegal shares her experiences in the field and gives advice to entry-level paralegals looking to find the right fit.
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Read 4 Tips for Effective Paralegal Job Hunting in a Tight Economy

Finding a job out of school can be challenging, but we have some tips to make your search for a paralegal position a little easier.
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Learn Why Accredited Paralegal Programs Are Best

Accreditation is helpful in determining whether a paralegal program is going to provide a quality education, but understanding exactly what accreditation means can be tough.

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Compare the Duties of Legal Assistants and Paralegals

What’s the difference between legal assistants and paralegals? While these jobs were once synonymous, but over time, the two job titles have diverged to mean very different things within law offices.
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A Paralegal Discusses Her Paralegal Duties

Interested in being a paralegal but want to hear first-hand what it’s really like? This interview covers the duties and details of working in the paralegal insurance industry.