If you are a paralegal or are thinking about becoming one, make sure you master this list of top skills you will need for a successful career. They may seem pretty simple, but if you are going to be a paralegal you need to be really good in these areas:
Teamwork. Since it is illegal for [...]
If you are looking for alternative ways to pay for your criminal justice education, it could be a good idea to consider a work-study program. A work-study program is a federal financial aid program that allows students to work part-time while attending classes and use the earnings to offset their education costs. If your school [...]
Rookie police officers are supposed to make mistakes. It’s all part of the learning process. If you are fresh out of the Police Academy and are worried about making mistakes once you are on your own, here’s a list of ways to avoid the most common rookie mistakes.
Pay attention to what is going on around [...]
Just because we associate the word “forensic” with popular television shows like CSI, it does not mean that it always has to do with the process of working a crime scene, fingerprinting, or analyzing blood splatter patterns. In fact, the real definition of forensic is simply “relating to the application of scientific knowledge to a [...]
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In the spirit of Friday fun, I thought I would post this Top 5 Stupid Crooks video for your viewing pleasure. Be sure to also check out DumbCriminals.com for news coverage of recent stupid crimes… not to mention for a good laugh!
Props to the woman in the elevator who saves her [...]
Whether you’ve already made the decision to enroll in a criminal justice degree program or you are still on the fence deciding if it’s right for you, it’s important to have a good idea of what you are (or could be) getting into. Although the curriculum of criminal justice degree programs will vary from university [...]
Correctional officers are employed to supervise individuals in the corrections system. This includes the supervision of individuals at time of arrest, through the court systems, during probation, throughout incarceration and during parole. Probation and parole officers are both specialized types of correctional officers.
But what is the difference between the two?
Probation is a sentence ordered by [...]
High school students considering a career in law enforcement now have the opportunity to learn about the criminal justice system as part of their academic curriculum, thanks to programs such as the one run by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and the Charles County Public Schools.
The program exposes students to all of the different aspects [...]
The Internet has become a playground for cyber criminals. Not only do criminals attack computer networks and devices to steal information, they also use computer networks and devices to commit other types of crimes. Crimes targeting computer networks would include malware, denial of service attacks, and computer viruses. Crimes that use [...]
Paralegals were recently listed as CNBC.com’s 7th Best Job in America for 2010- and we are not surprised! Here is a list of reasons why we feel becoming a paralegal is an excellent career choice for individuals of all types.
Paralegals are in High Demand. As demand for legal services grows, [...]
