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Criminal Justice Careers - Evansville: Law and Justice

This guide will help you find information about careers in criminal justice.

Print Books

Electronic Books

Career Websites

Judges and hearing officers apply the law to resolve disputes and facilitate negotiations between parties.
Quick Facts: Judges and Hearing Officers
2021 Median Pay $128,710 per year
$61.88 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education Doctoral or professional degree
Work Experience in a Related Occupation 5 years or more
On-the-job Training Short-term on-the-job training
Number of Jobs, 2021 43,000
Job Outlook, 2021-31 -1% (Little or no change)
Employment Change, 2021-31 -600
 
 
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Lawyers advise and represent individuals, businesses, or government agencies on legal issues or disputes.
 
Quick Facts: Lawyers
2021 Median Pay $127,990 per year
$61.54 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education Doctoral or professional degree
Work Experience in a Related Occupation None
On-the-job Training None
Number of Jobs, 2021 833,100
Job Outlook, 2021-31 10% (Faster than average)
Employment Change, 2021-31 80,200

Websites and Associations

Officer.com- Jobs and Careers
The career section of the police news website.
http://www.officer.com/jobs/ 

National Criminal Justice Association

"The NCJA is a national voice in shaping and implementing criminal justice
policy since its founding in 1971. As the representative of state, tribal and
local criminal and juvenile justice practitioners, the NCJA works to promote a
balanced approach to communities' complex public safety and criminal and
juvenile justice system problems."
http://www.acjalae.org/

National Police Officers Association of
America (NPOAA)
"The NPOAA is an association comprised of both law
enforcement and security professionals and concerned citizens who advocate
professional standards of the highest degree for law enforcement in creating a
safe society for all citizens."
http://npoaa.tripod.com