Higher Education In Criminal Justice Leads To Success In L.A.
The highest paying occupations require an advanced degree. Obtaining a higher education past high school is the basis and starting point for a majority of criminal justice careers. Receiving a higher education in the criminal justice field leads to many opportunities such as becoming an attorney at law, criminal investigation, management of forensic science faculties, paralegal, record correctional administration and more.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that those looking to enter the legal field in 2016 will have a much brighter outlook. Statistics used are not just for new graduates coming out of colleges, but are also based on workers who leave occupations. This means that the statistics will take into account that those jobs also have to be filled that other workers left. There should be a balance for the rest of 2015 and a noteworthy increase of demand over-supply beginning in 2016.
Phillip Dunn, a prominent Los Angeles attorney who was instrumental in having a conviction overturned in the case of Efren Cruz, believes his success came from his determination to attend law school. Mr. Dunn attended University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law and California Polytechnic State University. Mr. Dunn states that he chose these schools because they were well-known and highly capable of educating him in becoming a trial attorney.
Mr. Dunn notes that while he was in college he worked in the legal service department, which gave him the experience to appear in court and see how the justice system worked in a live courtroom setting. Having this practical experience early on helped him in becoming a trial lawyer. Mr. Dunn's particular course of interest was a course in trial advocacy. This course helped him realize that he had a passion in helping others.
Mr. Dunn's advice for people considering a career choice in the criminal justice system. "Having a significant attribute such as courage would be advised. It takes a lot of courage and perseverance to be successful."
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