Careers For You is the only career series to help you turn your passion into a paycheck! The inspiring Careers for Legal Eagles & Other Law-and-Order Types lets you explore the field's job market through the unique lens of your own interests. Vital information on each job includes: The latest details on training and education Stories of success Advice on competing in hot job markets Tips on transforming your hobby into job skills Expert advice on finding and getting the job

Discusses career opportunities available for law-abiding and justice-seeking individuals, providing advice form people working in variopus law-related fiedls, including attorneys, paralegals, private investigators, and others; and features a listing of related professional associations.

Provides comprehensive coverage of careers in the legal industry. Career profiles include court administrator, elder law attorney, family court judge, and more.

Picking up where Exploring and Understanding Careers in Criminal Justice, left off, Matthew J. Sheridan and Thomas J. Lalka provide an updated guide for the novice and professional alike. The chapters are crafted to provide essential information to guide the job seeker from entrance into the profession, through career development, occupational refocus, professional options, to retirement preparation. Taking into consideration the effects of the pandemic, current social unrest, and recent tragedies, the authors examine how the “new normal” will bring change and opportunities throughout criminal justice careers. With an emphasis on planning, personal development, and preparation this book outlines career paths that can provide rewards for satisfaction during and after careers. On top of invaluable information on a variety of specific careers, this book also includes sixteen appendices that cover successful job hunting, internships, a guide to interview questions, a document portfolio checklist, paying for college, and profiles of 18 professionals in criminal justice field from a parole officer to a correctional architect. This is an excellent resource for students, faculty, advisors, and classroom instruction for guidance into a successful criminal justice career that will be loved, from first employment to retirement.

Where to Find Employment Leads and Other Job Search Resources.

Identifies sources of want ads, placement and referral services, employer directories, handbooks, employment agencies, and search firms for hundreds of professions from accountants to writers.