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Success Is Not a Crime: Build Your Legal CareerBy Joe CooperLearning & Life Columnist October 6, 2006
The legal and criminal justice fields are full of opportunity for growth, whether you're a paralegal or a security guard. If you want something more from your career, it will pay off to build on the industry experience you already have and earn the education it takes. When your responsibilities and your salary increase, you'll be glad you made the effort to move up in your career.
Don't Fight the LawThere are over a million legal and paralegal professionals in the US. If you're one of them, you know that the industry is growing rapidly, as more and more legal firms have reported hiring increases in the last year.
Career Growth in Criminal JusticeThe field of criminal justice is also expanding. The growth of federal, private and homeland security means new opportunities for professionals in criminal justice. New security regulations, as well as criminal legislation, have added to this growth.You can take the years of experience you've built in law or criminal justice and apply them to an upward move. Remaining in the industry you already know will allow you to move up more quickly. Options for AdvancementIf you're already working in this exciting field and considering the growth of your career, what options are available to you? Perhaps you want to move up from a legal assistant position to one as a paralegal. Maybe you can use your security experience to become a security supervisor. What about going to law school like you've always dreamed of, or earning a criminal justice degree?With the right education, the career growth you want can become a reality--and with a degree from an online university, you don't have to put your life on hold to get it. Moving Up Means Making MorePutting in the hard work and earning the education it takes to grow your legal career is a challenge. The payoff is certainly sweet, however. The average salary of an attorney in private practice was $80,000, and that was within one year after law school. Working in state and federal government can earn attorneys and paralegals even higher salaries.A career in criminal justice is also a smart financial move. Careers in the police force, as criminal investigators, or other similar positions in criminal justice can yield average salaries of $53,000 - $64,000. Earning and accomplishing more are just the beginning--don't be afraid to take the first step towards your future. Sources About the Author Joe Cooper is a freelance education and technology writer and edits medical literature. He holds a bachelor's in American Literature from UCLA. More Career Tips Articles |
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