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What program are there to help young people who want to get into criminal justice
I want to become a prosecutor but I want to find programs that would help me before I go to university . #law #programs #lawyer #criminal-justice #college #attorney
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Michael’s Answer
The best prosecutors have some experience in law enforcement as an agent or officer before they get to law school.
Before college, and the law school admission process, here's a tip. Enlist with the US Army or Marine Corps as a Military Police officer. You can sign up at 17 (with parental consent) and begin your law enforcement career while finishing high school. From your 18th birthday to 21, you could complete a 2, 3, or 4 year tour as a Military Police officer, gaining Veteran's Status and essential experience on the job, while other kids your age are struggling with college and retail (Starbucks or McDonald's) jobs.
While on active duty, you could complete a degree ON-LINE with any of several colleges, such as the University of Maryland, Global Campus, and graduate in 3 years with a BA/BS. (Most colleges and Universities give you college credit for attending military training.) The military will PAY for your college. You could study Psychology, Criminal Justice, or any other major, and gain experience with crime scenes, investigations, interview techniques and more.
By the time you reach 21, you would have 3-4 years of real world law enforcement experience, a world-class university degree, and be ready (and competitive) for that law school application at any university you wish to attend.
Long term- stay in the Reserves or National Guard for 20 years, concurrent with your future prosecutors job, and you'll qualify for a military pension and other benefits. (The Armed Forces have positions for attorneys as prosecutors and defense counsel.) You'll also have Veteran's Preference for every job or promotion you apply for (for life), and GI Bill benefits when you're ready to buy a home.
Before college, and the law school admission process, here's a tip. Enlist with the US Army or Marine Corps as a Military Police officer. You can sign up at 17 (with parental consent) and begin your law enforcement career while finishing high school. From your 18th birthday to 21, you could complete a 2, 3, or 4 year tour as a Military Police officer, gaining Veteran's Status and essential experience on the job, while other kids your age are struggling with college and retail (Starbucks or McDonald's) jobs.
While on active duty, you could complete a degree ON-LINE with any of several colleges, such as the University of Maryland, Global Campus, and graduate in 3 years with a BA/BS. (Most colleges and Universities give you college credit for attending military training.) The military will PAY for your college. You could study Psychology, Criminal Justice, or any other major, and gain experience with crime scenes, investigations, interview techniques and more.
By the time you reach 21, you would have 3-4 years of real world law enforcement experience, a world-class university degree, and be ready (and competitive) for that law school application at any university you wish to attend.
Long term- stay in the Reserves or National Guard for 20 years, concurrent with your future prosecutors job, and you'll qualify for a military pension and other benefits. (The Armed Forces have positions for attorneys as prosecutors and defense counsel.) You'll also have Veteran's Preference for every job or promotion you apply for (for life), and GI Bill benefits when you're ready to buy a home.
This was very insightful for me. Thank you
Shaney
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Andrew’s Answer
Hello Shaney,
There are many things you can do to prepare for an Attorney Prosecutor career. I would definitely consider pursuing a Bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, and/or Justice Studies. Its important to gain an understanding of law enforcement's role, and the general scope of the criminal justice system.
Here are the steps you'll want to take to get into law school:
Research the role of a lawyer.
Complete a bachelor's degree.
Pass the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
Request your official transcripts.
Write a personal statement.
Obtain letters of recommendation.
Apply to law schools.
Find a mentor, or job shadow opportunity with an attorney (Prosecution, Public Defender, Private Criminal Defense).
Research community colleges, and universities that offer degree programs in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, and/or Justice Studies.
Research how to prepare for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
Research entry level jobs within a government or private law office.
There are many things you can do to prepare for an Attorney Prosecutor career. I would definitely consider pursuing a Bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, and/or Justice Studies. Its important to gain an understanding of law enforcement's role, and the general scope of the criminal justice system.
Here are the steps you'll want to take to get into law school:
Research the role of a lawyer.
Complete a bachelor's degree.
Pass the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
Request your official transcripts.
Write a personal statement.
Obtain letters of recommendation.
Apply to law schools.
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