Careers in the Court System
This book discusses a wide variety of jobs in the U.S. court system, from court reporter to judge, examining each one in detail. The author includes extensive commentary on the responsibilities of the position, the work environment, and the skills and education needed. Includes profiles of noteworthy individuals who serve as good examples of the rewarding careers that are possible within the court system.
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Book Review: Careers in the Court System"Well-written in easily accessible prose, with a layout that makes finding information easy, this book provides information for the high school student who is interested in pursuing a legal career. It will also provide good research material...Wherever a position is discussed that has been popularized on television or in the movies, the author is careful to denote how much reality differs from the media presentation. This will be a valuable addition to a high school library's career collection."
--Pamela Al-Husaini, Decatur High School
Series Review: Careers in Criminal Justice
"Informative and text-heavy, this series is well suited to motivated high school readers and provides a comprehensive overview as well as valuable details for those considering a career in criminal justice. Jobs described range from those requiring advanced degrees, such as juvenile court judge or psychologist, to many that do not, among them court reporter, police dispatcher, and forensic technician. Practical advice--including how to prepare for each career, contacts for gathering further information, and recommended additional reading--is attractively interspersed with color photos and detailed captions. Frequent sidebars contain a wealth of historical and biographical information. Pros and cons of each career are discussed, as are ways in which new technology is affecting the criminal justice field."
--School Library Journal
