Career Questions tagged Criminal Justice
Criminal justice is a four-year degree earned in college. Popular careers include law enforcement, lawyers, forensic nurse. Please read below for more information.

What personality do you need to be a police officer
I want to become a police officer but know on thinks I can. My personality type is ESJT....

What course should an undecided student take up in college?
Honestly, I want to take courses about law but I am afraid since i learned that law school is not for faint hearted peeps like me, so... #law #criminal-justice #law-enforcement...

When it comes to the criminal justice field, what is the hardest part about staying mentally healthy.
#career #knowledge #experience #criminal-justice #child-psychology I am 16 and I am interested in going into the criminal justice field I was wondering if there were any major mental set backs in your...

Scholarships and Study methods for incoming Law students
Hello, my name is Racheal and I'm 16. I'm an early graduate and I just want fro more understanding of incoming college life. I want to be able to be independent and pay for college myself since I know my family can't. Please help me out I know it's a simple question but everyone studies...

What is a typical day like for you at CSI?
do you always clean scenes? #csi #forensics #criminal-investigation...

How far can i get in a career?
#criminal-justice #acting #career #career-choice I want to be an actor or police officer but i don't know the...

What is it like working as a Corrections Treatment Specialist?
Additional Questions: -what is the difference in Corrections Treatment Specialist and Corrections Counselor? -How was getting your masters in CJ ? Workload, social life(did you have one) can you work during it? exams, papers, etc. #corrections #corrections-treatment #counseling...

Are there post graduate internships?
I am a recent graduate and I was looking into law enforcement. Due to these circumstances, most exams are cancelled till who know how long. This would be the time to start looking into other criminal justice careers. #internship...

How close is Brooklyn-99 to the real NYPD?
Ok, dumb question, but is Brooklyn-99 anything similar to actually being on the NYPD? I love the show and it's made me consider joining the NYPD but I know it's fiction and probably unrealistic. One of the best parts about the show is its representation and diversity, but is the NYPD force...
#july20 #cops #criminal-justice #new-york #cop #nypd #police #nyc

What job in the FBI would have the least amount of trauma?
I would like to know because I like the FBI, but I just want to know the options of not being in high risk situations. #criminal-justice...

What does the BAU actually do?
Okay- I admit I've been watching a little too much criminal Minds- but I was wondering what they actually do. I find interesting- "profiles." I think that it's a great tool to really get into a criminal's minds- no pun intended. I've watched my fair share of law enforcement tv shows- and they...
#business #law #fbi #corporate-law #law-enforcement #criminal-justice #criminalminds #enforcement #bau #lawyers #newyork

What are the biggest challenges of being a lawyer?
I want to pursue law to become a defense attorney so getting insight of how it really is from someone who practices it would be amazing! #law #criminal-justice...

Professional jobs that don't involve spending all day on the computer
I'm a political science college grad with experience working in the courts system, legal support, and criminal justice policy. I've realized that I don't like spending all day on the computer, and most of the professional jobs that I've had involve a lot of solo computer work. This last...
#law #teaching #criminal-justice #investigations #higher-education #criminology

What steps do I need to take to join the Behavioral Analysis Unit of the FBI?
I am currently a psychological science and criminology major at the University of California, Irvine. My dream career is a Special Agent who "profiles" a criminal and their behavior in order to understand the criminals. I am aware that in order to be considered for this job, one must first...
#psychology #forensic-psychology #law #career #fbi #criminal-justice #criminal-profiler

What are some jobs related to social justice?
I've come to realize that my only passion is social justice, especially for lgbtq and poc. I do also have a desire to help people and a knack for writing. However I feel like I would not thrive on one-on-one work like becoming a councelor because it feels too personal and too much pressure,...
#psychology #lawyer #law #social-justice #criminal-justice #political-science #politics

Best entry level position for a career in forensic biology?
Currently a junior working on a bachelors in forensic biology at CSU Sacramento. I am a veteran that is trying to get a career in forensics. #forensic #forensics #biology #criminal-justice...

Is law enforcement the best fit for me?
Since I was young I have always enjoyed learning about the judicial system, criminals, and the fields of law enforcement etc. But do I have what it takes? I mean I don’t necessarily want to become a police officer. However, criminal psychology, csi, and the K-9 unit all interest me. I’m just...

Where is the best place to study to be a lawyer?
One of the careers I'm considering is being a lawyer or attorney. #college-major #laywer #criminal-justice #attorney...

How do I get my foot in the door to become a crime scene investigator, or a forensic evidence technician?
36 year old female going back to school so I can be a crime scene investigators, or anything dealing with forensics. #forensics #law-enforcement #forensic #criminal-justice #investigator #crime...

How do I become a judge in a court???And how much money does a judge make????
I want to know how I would become a judge and get some more info. #law #criminal-justice...

What are you doing to change the American Justice system?
#lawyer#immigration #criminal-justice #attorney...

Do I need to major in Criminal-justice to become an FBI agent?
Do I HAVE to? or is it just extremely helpful and highly recommended? #criminal-justice #college-major...