The criminal justice system encompasses a wide swath of jobs including lawyers, judges, parole officers, social workers, criminologists, investigators, forensic scientists, and even accountants. Each one of these areas has different educational requirements, but in almost all cases, extensive training and preparation are mandatory. Are the extra time and money worth it? Well, here are 3 reasons that suggest that they are...

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Earn an Excellent Salary as a Parole Officer

A parole officer monitors and assists ex-offenders to adjust to life outside of prison by assisting them to return to useful and productive lives. Ex-offenders are individuals that have served time in a state or federal prison and placed on parole when released. The release is conditional and under the supervision of a parole officer for a specific period.
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The Top Three Reasons to Become a Paralegal

Looking for a career path that job engagement and job growth? Becoming a paralegal can provide all three. Here are the top 3 reasons for becoming a paralegal:

Reason 1. Job Growth
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that job opportunities for paralegals will grow "much faster than average" through the year 2014. Private law firms will continue their steady hiring of paralegals for all of their offices.
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Your Smart Career Move for a Slow Economy

Some jobs ride the peaks and valleys of economic growth, but legal specialists always seem to be in high demand. Lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants somehow manage to remain relevant regardless of what the economy is doing at the moment. In this current phase of slowing growth, you might consider making the leap over from your current job to one in the legal world.
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Legal Assistant versus Paralegal: What's the Difference?

The debate rages on. Exactly what is the difference between a paralegal and a legal assistant? Maybe less than you realize. Both titles refer to the right-hand professionals of lawyers--and both are increasingly billed at close to the same rate as their contemporaries.
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