For individuals considering a career as criminal defense attorneys, a bachelor's degree satisfies the undergraduate pre-requisite for law school admission
LEGAL PROFESSIONS
Paralegals assist lawyers in the preparation of documents, cases, closings, trials and corporate meetings. They are employed by law firms, corporate entities and the government.
Lawyers are professionals qualified to provide advice in legal matters. Some lawyers represent clients in courts of law and in other forms of dispute resolution. Lawyers can take the role of prosecutors, defense attorneys or general counsel.
Judges preside over a court of law. The powers, functions, method of appointment, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. Judges are considered to be the leaders of the Judiciary Branch of the U.S. Government.
Judge Advocate General's Corps, also known as JAG, is the judicial arm of the United States armed forces, consisting of autonomous departments in the Air Force, Army, United States Coast Guard and Navy.
SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION
Security Guards are hired by companies to protect private property, employees or maintain order. Many are hired via a security company and are assigned to specific security details.
Private Investigators are hired by individuals or companies to observe, investigate and report legal matters or suspicious claims. They often will work with attorneys and may be hired by individuals to collect evidence in civil claims.
Bail Enforcement Agents (also known as Bounty Hunters) are licensed agents who retrieve individuals who have failed to make their court appearance. Despite the glamour of TV shows and motion pictures, bail enforcement officers conduct extensive searches based on principles of criminology to apprehend their bounties.