Is the Criminal Justice System A Crime In Itself

There are many theories as to the root causes of crime from Freud to Karl Marx and those theories vary greatly from the responsibility of the individual to the role of society and economics. What has become clear by crime statistics is that money is the center of most crime even if you are reluctant to apply the biblical teachings of Timothy, where he states that the love of money is the root of all evil.Click here to read full article....

Criminology and Criminal Justice Timeline

As ingrained in our society as we may think the concepts of crime and punishment may be, the truth is that out understanding of what crime is and how to respond to it have evolved significantly through the centuries. Civilizations across the globe have contributed some very significant events in the development of criminal justice in our society. In recognition of those contributions, I've put together brief timeline of the history of criminology, criminal justice and forensic science. Click here to read full article..

An Overview of Private Practice and Law Firm Life

Three quarters of the one million-plus licensed attorneys in the nation work in private practice. Lawyers in private practice work in a law firm of two or more attorneys or in a solo practice. Lawyers employed in a law firm work as partners, who share the firm's profits and risks, and associates - attorneys who have not reached full partnership status. Law firms also employ numerous other legal professionals including legal secretaries, law clerks, IT personnel, litigation support professionals, law firm administrators, marketing personnel, file clerks and legal nurse consultants. Click here to read full article ....

Civil Lawyer Job Description

The practice of law includes two broad divisions, criminal and civil law. A criminal lawyer either prosecutes or defends individuals accused of violating laws. A civil lawyer represents clients in disputes between two or more parties; such disputes may concern contracts, personal injuries or property damage. The party who files the suit is the plaintiff, and the party who is being sued is the defendant, but civil lawyers represent both sides in any civil action. Click here to read full article.

The Definition of Litigator

A lot of legal terms are tossed about as though they mean the same thing, even among lawyers. Two commonly interchanged terms are "litigator" and "trial lawyer." A litigator may be a trial lawyer, and a trial lawyer may be a litigator. An attorney doesn't necessarily have to be both, but most are. click here to read more....

The Advantages of Being a Criminal Lawyer

Criminal law can be an exciting career for persons interested in criminal justice. A criminal lawyer is responsible for prosecuting individuals for or defending clients against alleged crimes perpetrated against the state or society. Criminal lawyers have varied daily duties, including fact-gathering, witness interviews, writing legal memoranda and pleadings, information analysis, plea-bargaining, trial preparation and jury selection. This career might be attractive to highly organized persons talented at writing and arguing persuasively. Click here to read full article...

What Types of Written or Oral Communication Do Judges Use in Court?

There is no doubt that effective communication is fundamental to law practice. Whether you are interviewing a new client, contacting  an expert, taking the statement of witness, scheduling a court reporter or discussing a business or legal deal with your supervising attorney. As the lawyer’s right-hand, paralegals serve as a liaison between clients, experts, vendors, opposing counsel and other parties in a litigation or transaction. Therefore, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively is an essential paralegal skill click here to read full article...