What Can I Do With A Major In...
Legal Studies |
| This field of study focuses on understanding the American legal system. Constitutional law is introduced, the organization and operation of the legal system are examined and the role of federal, state and local government is explored. Skills are developed in research and writing. This provides an introduction to the study of law for those interested in law school. Career options are found in law firms, courts, social services, law enforcement, politics and government agencies. |
CAREER POSSIBILITIES* |
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| Criminal Lawyer | Customs Agent | Judge |
| Bailiff | Mediator | Deputy Sheriff |
| Police Booking Officer | Law Librarian | Law Clerk |
| Paralegal | Corporate Attorney | Research Assistant |
| CIA Agent | Legal Transcriber | Court Administrator |
| Court Reporter | Probation Office Assistant | Equal Opportunity Specialist |
| Work Release Coordinator | Corrections Counselor | Title Examiner |
| Customs Inspector | Legislative Aid | Polygraph Examiner |
| Loss Prevention Specialist | Claims Investigator | Victim Advocate |
| Prosecutor | Probate Assistant | Community Organizer |
| Political Staffer | Lobbyist Research Assistant | Conflict Resolution Specialist |
| Child Advocate | Parole Officer | Affirmative Action Specialist |
| Federal Regulatory Assistant | Stenographer | Consumer Affairs Assistant |
| *positions are at various levels, some of which require graduate degrees | ||
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOURCES |
Books Available at the Office of Career Services:Careers in Criminal Justice by Richard W. Stephens Careers in Law by Gary Munneke Careers in Nonprofits & Government Agencies by WetFeet Insider Guide Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement: Profiles of 225 High-Powered Positions and Surefire Tactics for Getting Hired by Thomas Ackerman< Paralegal: An Insider’s Guide to One of Today’s Fastest-Growing Careers by Barbara Bernardo Peterson’s Game Plan for Getting into Law School by William Weaver |
