Criminal Justice

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Is Technology the Key to a Criminal Justice Career?

When many of us think of a career in criminal justice, our first thought is of the men and women who serve our communities as police officers. While it is true that many employees in the criminal justice field are …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Police Officer, Delafield Police Department

Kate is a Police Officer with the Delafield Police Department. Responding to call throughout the day ranging from traffic incidents to domestic disturbance and battery, Kate walks us through the steps she take upon arriving on the scene of a …

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Why Federal Judges Are Leaving the Bench

Becoming a judge is a momentous achievement for an attorney. Elevation to this important position, whether by election or appointment, is prestigious and represents a recognition of one’s reputation for fairness, ethical behavior, and understanding of the law.

For those …

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Steps to Becoming a Police Officer

Provided By: Associated Content, Inc.

The earlier a person realizes their ambition to become a police officer, the better. Almost everyone makes what they would consider to be “youthful mistakes” in their lives, and this is one profession where those …

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A Day in the Life: Public Defender

A Day in the Life: Third-year attorney at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C.

8:45 a.m.: I arrive at the office, check my schedule and my messages, and then walk to court.

9:15 a.m.: …

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Announcing the Vault Law 2024 Best Law Firms to Work For, Best Law Firms for Diversity, and Best Summer Associate Program Rankings

Vault Law’s 2024 quality of life rankings are official. “If you want to work at a large, prestigious firm with top quality of life attributes, Clifford Chance is the place to be,” says Carter Isham, Senior Law Editor at Vault. …

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