If you are intrigued by the criminal justice and legal systems of our country and are interested in working within them, check out roles such as legal assistant or legal secretary. Certificate criminal justice degrees are a great way of gaining education allowing you entry into these fields. They only last a year, so if you are busy trying to juggle a hectic schedule of home and work life, certificate criminal justice degrees could be a perfect match for you. Legal secretaries and clerks form the backbone of many attorneys' offices, courtrooms, and sheriff's departments. Without the vital routine work of administration, filing, letter writing, and documentation, most of these people would be snowed under with administration and would be unable to do the rest of their work! Clearly, you will also need word processing skills and other secretarial skills; maybe even a familiarity with billing or databases for these roles would be useful. Maybe you are already a secretary are looking for more interesting work within a legal team.

Other employment possibilities include positions within state or federal police agencies. You may even be interested in support roles within the military police, or private detective work. Prisons might be another good source of employment as well as opportunities such as airport security officer, security guard, or customs officer.

Certificate criminal justice degrees may cover areas such as the court system, corrections, sentencing, criminal psychology, drug abuse and criminality, ethics, and documentation.

Schools are listed in alphabetical order by state then city.

CDI College

[Vancouver, BC]

CDI College has over 30 years of experience providing quality career education to students all across Canada. CDI College can give you the knowledge and training you need to get hired and succeed in the real world. Once you’ve earned your diploma in business, technology or healthcare, you can take advantage of CDI College’s job assistance programs. Choose morning, afternoon or evening classes for maximum flexibility. CDI College offers diploma programs only.
Programs:
Legal Administrative Assistant
Paralegal Applications Certificate
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Sanford-Brown Institute - Melville

[Melville, NY]

Prepare for career success at Sanford-Brown Institute. Choose from a wide variety of health care program areas including Massage Therapy, Cardiovascular Technology, Medical and Dental Assisting and Surgical Technology. Convenient campus locations across the country include campuses in Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Programs:
  Associate - Criminal Justice
  Associate - Office Administration (Legal)
  Certificate - Legal Executive Assistant
  Certificate - Options (Business/Legal/Medical)
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International Academy of Design & Technology -- Pittsburgh	[Pittsburgh, PA]
Start planning for your future. No matter what you want to achieve in your career, the International Academy of Design & Technology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania can help. Programs: Diploma - Justice Technology Request More Information >