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Detective vs. Investigator: Key Differences and Career Paths

While detectives and investigators both conduct investigations, their roles differ in several important ways. Detectives typically work within the criminal justice system at the federal, state or…

Posted on June 13, 2025

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What Are the Different Types of Law Careers?

There are two main categories of law: criminal and civil. Within those main categories are many practice areas that lawyers and other legal professionals may focus on, such as immigration law and...
Posted on April 21, 2025

What Is the Best Major for Law School?

Applicants to law schools may be accepted with a wide range of majors — from political science to philosophy and beyond. While there is no universal degree required for law school, an argument could...
Posted on March 25, 2025

Types of Law Enforcement and Leadership Roles

Law enforcement is both a system and a collection of activities. It comprises of all the agencies, systems and individuals responsible for carrying out law enforcement activities designed to maintain...
Posted on February 27, 2025

3 Modern Theories of Victimology

Since the early 1990s, the incidence rates of both violent crimes and property crimes have significantly declined in the U.S., falling up to 71% from 1993 through 2022.1 However, every crime is one...
Posted on January 09, 2025

What Does a Policy Analyst Do?

Are you thinking about career opportunities that can enable you to contribute to the greater good of your community and country? Consider becoming a policy analyst. A policy analyst is a type of...
Posted on December 30, 2024

Criminal Psychology vs Forensic Psychology: What's the Difference?

The field of psychology is quite expansive in that there is a broad range of subfields and specializations to choose from. In fact, if you’re also interested in another academic discipline, there may...
Posted on December 11, 2024

How To Become a Victim Advocate

After surviving a violent crime, victims must relive their trauma repeatedly to answer investigators’ questions and testify in court. They must also deal with the challenges of navigating the criminal...
Posted on October 09, 2024

A Guide to the Ranking Order of Police

The hierarchical structure of law enforcement agencies typically relies on a merit-based system of rank and promotion opportunities. Qualifying for a specific rank and exemplary service are the...
Posted on August 27, 2024

Common Paralegal Job Duties

Paralegals have varied responsibilities, including client interviews, legal research, writing legal documentation and administrative duties. The details of a paralegal’s duties can vary depending on...
Posted on July 10, 2024
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