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JUSTICE AND LAW ADMINISTRATIONJustice and Law Administration ProfileSample RésumésResearch ResourcesWhat You Can Do NOWRelated Career PathsJob Search EnginesSalary InformationAssociationsJUSTICE AND LAW ADMINSTRATION PROFILEAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statics, jobs in Justice and Law Administration can expect to growabout 9% from now until 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations, which will resultin about 116,200 new jobs. Following graduation from WCSU, Justice and Law Administrationgraduates work in careers that are critical to the success or our civil society. Major courses andthe five options provided in law enforcement, corrections, criminology, legal studies and paralegalpreparation, provide a broad base of knowledge for future justice professionals.WCSU Justice and Law AdministrationOccupational Outlook HandbookRELATED CAREER TITLESThe career paths listed below are only a sample of theopportunities one may consider. They have beentaken from the Bureau of Labor’s OccupationalOutlook Handbook and the O*Net Online. Somecareer paths may require additional education andtraining. To gain more understanding of the differentcareer paths, take a look at Candid Career, where youcan watch testimonials of people doing exactly whatyou might want to pursue.ArbitratorsJudgesEMTsPrivate DetectivesProbation OfficersSecurity GuardsLawyersLegal AssistantsDetectivesJUSTICE AND LAW ADMINISTRATION –Court ReportersCorrectional OfficersFirefightersInvestigatorsCorrectional Treatment SpecialistsHearing OfficersParalegalsPoliceFire InspectorsRÉSUMÉ SAMPLES & HELP1
For a guide, and list of sample résumés, please visit our virtual résumé tool athttps://www.wcsu.edu/careersuccess/resumes/. This is where you will find sample résumés,download our fillable résumés template, and find the cover letter & résumé checklist to ensureyou are on the right track. Whether you are applying directly to a person, or an applicant trackingsystem (ATS), there are things you will need to know for your résumé to be recognized by thecompany’s database. Use the checklist we provide and always proofread for perfection.Remember, your résumés and cover letters are the first writing samples any employer will eversee from you. You need to make sure it is perfect. Don’t risk it, and come visit one of our CareerPeer Leaders, who can help you. We are available Monday through Friday, either virtually or inperson, anytime between 9 am to 5 pm. If you would like information, or to set an appointment,please contact the Career Success Center at careersuccess@wcsu.edu.JOB SEARCH ENGINESPrepare for interviews, compare salaries and get company reviews with a free student accountfrom Glassdoor. Simply click the link and sign up with your student email address.Criminal Justice ProfilesEmployment CrossingFederal Bureau of InvestigationFindLaw.comLawmatchLaw Legal JobsLawjobs.comNational Federation of Paralegals AssociationsPolice OneUnited States CourtsUSAJOBSRESEARCH RESOURCESABA Law Student Division Career Information CenterCriminal Justice Degree SchoolsCriminal Justice Careers NowDiscover Criminal JusticeHow to Become a Police OfficerThe Law Engine2
The Law School Admission Council (LSAC)Study.comThe United States Department of JusticeSALARY INFORMATIONAbout.com Career Planning/Criminal Justice CareersAll Criminal Justice SchoolsThe Association of Legal Assistants and Paralegals (NALA)Criminal Justice ProfilesDiscoverpolicing.orgNational Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA)The United States Department of JusticeWHAT YOU CAN DO NOWJoin a professional justice or law association – See list belowView and join appropriate WCSU Ancell clubsVolunteer for WCSU’s Vita ProgramVolunteer for Junior Achievement in your communityPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS THAT CAN MAKE YOU MORE MARKETABLEEmergency Medical Technician CertificationEMS CertificationEMT CertificationASSOCIATIONSAssociations are a great way for college students, recent graduates, and career changers toenhance personal and professional development, opportunities to build credibility and manynetworking avenues, which cannot be found anywhere else. Associations also offer drasticallyreduced membership rates for current students so NOW is the time to join.Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences3
AELE Law Enforcement Legal CenterAmerican Correctional AssociationAmerican Criminal Justice AssociationNational Association of Police OrganizationsNational Criminal Justice AssociationNational Lawyers AssociationPARALEGAL ASSOCIATIONS BY STATEALABAMAAlabama Association of ParalegalsALASKAAlaska Association of ParalegalsARIZONAArizona Paralegal AssociationTucson Paralegal Association, Inc.ARKANSASArkansas Paralegal AssociationCALIFORNIACalifornia Alliance of Paralegal AssociationsCentral Coast Paralegal AssociationFCC Student Paralegal AssociationFresno Paralegal AssociationInland Counties Association of ParalegalsKern County Paralegal AssociationLos Angeles Paralegal AssociationOrange County Paralegal AssociationParalegal Association of Santa Clara CountyRedwood Empire Association of ParalegalsSacramento Valley Paralegal Association4
San Diego Paralegal AssociationSan Francisco Paralegal AssociationCOLORADORocky Mountain Paralegal AssociationCONNECTICUTCentral Connecticut Paralegal Association, Inc.New Haven County Association of ParalegalsDELAWAREDelaware Paralegal AssociationDISTRICT OF COLUMBIANational Capital Area Paralegal AssociationFLORIDACentral Florida Paralegal Association, Inc.Northeast Florida Paralegal Association, Inc.Northwest Florida Paralegal AssociationParalegal Association of Florida, Inc.South Florida Paralegal AssociationSouthwest Florida Paralegal Association, Inc.Tampa Bay Paralegal Association, Inc.GEORGIAGeorgia Association of ParalegalsSoutheastern Association of Legal AssistantsHAWAIIHawaii Paralegal AssociationIDAHOIdaho Association of ParalegalsILLINOISCentral Illinois Paralegal AssociationIllinois Paralegal Association5
INDIANAIndiana Paralegal Association, Inc.Michiana Paralegal AssociationNortheast Indiana Paralegal AssociationIOWAIowa Paralegal AssociationKANSASHeartland Paralegal AssociationKansas Association of Legal AssistantsKansas Paralegal AssociationKENTUCKYGreater Lexington Paralegal AssociationKentucky Paralegal AssociationLouisville Association of ParalegalsLOUISIANALouisiana State Paralegal AssociationMAINENoneMARYLANDMaryland Associations of Paralegals, Inc.MASSACHUSETTSMassachusetts Paralegal AssociationWestern Massachusetts Paralegal Association, Inc.MICHIGANGreat Lakes Paralegal AssociationMINNESOTAMinnesota Paralegal AssociationMISSISSIPPIMississippi Paralegal Association6
MISSOURIKansas City Paralegal AssociationMissouri Paralegal AssociationSt. Louis Paralegal AssociationMONTANAMontana Association of Legal Assistants *ParalegalsNEBRASKANebraska Paralegal AssociationNEVADALas Vegas Valley Paralegal SocietySierra Nevada Association of ParalegalsNEW HAMPSHIREParalegal Association of New HampshireNEW JERSEYThe Paralegal Association of New JerseySouth Jersey Paralegal AssociationNEW MEXICOState Bar of New MexicoNEW YORKEmpire State Alliance of Paralegal AssociationsNew York City Paralegal Association, Inc.Paralegal Association of RochesterWestern New York Paralegal AssociationNORTH CAROLINAMetrolina Paralegal AssociationNorth Carolina Paralegal AssociationResearch Triangle Paralegal AssociationNORTH DAKOTARed River Valley Paralegal Association7
Western Dakota Association of Legal AssistantsOHIOCincinnati Paralegal AssociationCleveland Association of Paralegals, Inc.Paralegal Association of Central OhioParalegal Association of Northwest OhioOKLAHOMACentral Oklahoma Association of Legal AssistantsOklahoma Paralegal AssociationTulsa Area Paralegal AssociationOREGONOregon Paralegal AssociationPENNSYLVANIACentral Pennsylvania Paralegal AssociationChester County Paralegal AssociationKeystone Alliance of Paralegal AssociationsLancaster Area Paralegal AssociationLycoming County Paralegal AssociationMontgomery County Paralegal AssociationPhiladelphia Association of ParalegalsPittsburgh Paralegal AssociationRHODE ISLANDRhode Island Paralegal AssociationSOUTH CAROLINACharleston Association of Legal AssistantsPalmetto Paralegal AssociationSouth Carolina Upstate Paralegal AssociationSOUTH DAKOTASouth Dakota Paralegal Association8
TENNESSEEMiddle Tennessee Paralegal AssociationSmoky Mountain Paralegal AssociationTennessee Paralegal AssociationTEXASCapital Area Paralegal AssociationDallas Area Paralegal AssociationDenton County Paralegal AssociationEl Paso Paralegal AssociationFort Worth Paralegal AssociationHouston Association of Bankruptcy ParalegalsHouston Corporate Paralegal AssociationHouston Metropolitan Paralegal AssociationNorth Texas Paralegal AssociationNortheast Texas Association of Paralegals, Inc.Southeast Texas Association of ParalegalsTexas Panhandle Paralegal AssociationWest Texas Paralegal AssociationUTAHUtah Paralegal AssociationVERMONTVermont Paralegal OrganizationVIRGINIALocal Government Paralegal Association of Virginia, Inc.Paralegal Association of Northern VirginiaRichmond Paralegal AssociationRoanoke Valley Paralegal AssociationTidewater Paralegal AssociationVirginia Alliance of Paralegal Associations9
Virginia Peninsula Paralegal AssociationWASHINGTONWashington State Paralegal AssociationWEST VIRGINIALegal Assistants/Paralegals of Southern West VirginiaWISCONSINMadison Area Paralegal AssociationParalegal Association of WisconsinWYOMINGLegal Assistants of Wyoming10
Sacramento Valley Paralegal Association. 5 San Diego Paralegal Association San Francisco Paralegal Association COLORADO Rocky Mountain Paralegal Association CONNECTICUT Central Connecticut Paralegal Association, Inc. New Haven County Association of Paralegals DELAWARE
