I’ve been a PM in IT for a long time, and while there are certainly contract aspects that are legal matters, the law isn’t a day-to-day concern.In my organization, we have Purchasing and Contract Specialists who work with me to develop our contracts, and those are then reviewed by our attorneys.I’m responsible for making sure that my projects adhere to the contracts and that we hold any vendor responsible for any breach, but I’ve never felt out of my depth in doing so, and in the few instances of a serious breach, I have a legal staff available to write the letters.So, will getting a law degree help augment your IT PM skills? Sure. But if you are really interested in that aspect, you might want to focus on contract law and join our legal team. We are always in need of attorneys who understand the intricacies of technology and service level agreements.You could probably do as I have done. Take a few law classes to give you a better understanding of terminology and a solid recognition for when an attorney needs to be engaged.
Tips to helping me get my law degree?
Okay. The key is getting into top law school. Virtually anyone can be a lawyer but not everyone will get hired out of school. Worry about law school later. Things that I wish I had done while in law school. First year law will be the hardest year in the degree. There are the core subjects. Criminal law, Tort law, Constitutional law, Civil Procedure. They are all equally hard and require the same effort to succeed. ' Law is a subject that requires a very good general knowledge. So I urge you to pick a degree that you can do well in. It doesn't matter if it is African American Studies or Astronomy. Law Schools admission committee are not concerned with the actual papers or degree u took but the GPA at the end of your 4 year college studies. Common Majors. History English Economics Political Science Some people even take Biology Physics or engineering. So it really depends on your strength. If I was you. I will first take papers and degrees u can do well in. If not I would urge to take papers from every discipline. More of an interdisciplinary studies. So take papers from Philosophy, Politics( especially helpful for constitutional law in law school), History (useful for legal history, the law came to U.S) Economics ( good for tort law, learning about negligence and economic loss or property devaluation), Philosophy( helpful for logic and reasoning) and Mathematics, especially statistics, makes you understand more causative and correlations, what is considered biased evidence or not. So Pick your interestsMore importantly, What can get you the Best GPA. You will have plenty of time to furnish your criminal law skills when you Actually get a job, but that is contingent on getting Good GPA/LSAT and Then getting into TOP LAW SCHOOLS TOP 20. Then getting a job is less competitive.
Lately I have been seeing a lot of people pursuing a Criminal Justice Degree from United States of America. Just wanted to know if there are more career opportunities that people can pursue. As a reference I read an article that had listed some opportunities. Just wanted to know a few more options with the same degree. Here's the reference article : 11 Exciting Careers With A Criminal Justice Degree
A2A. A PhD in what? in business? or in something else?I will not sugarcoat this. I honestly think the boat has sailed for a PhD, and a graduate diploma will not change this. They are simply too many other qualified students for PhD programs.If you want to continue with this dream, you would need to do a master’s in research where you write a master’s thesis whose results are published in a peer-reviewed journal. The trouble is that your MBA course performance is so lacking that I do not think you can get into a master’s degree in research program.
Tips for a career in law enforcement?
Getting law enforcement officer jobs is becoming more and more competitive. Do whatever you can to make yourself the best candidate that you can. It is great that you are considering college classes. You should get a degree if you can. Consider community colleges. Many law enforcement agencies require or prefer applicants to have college. Don't do anything illegal, maintain a good reputation, keep a good driving record, don't get bad credit, improve all of your communication skills as much as possible, practice to improve your observation and memory skills, and become as physically fit as you can. How well you do on written tests and during interviews can be very important when trying to get law enforcement officer jobs. Make sure to prepare for any tests and interviews. Some agencies have their own test study guides. You can also buy study guides online and in bookstores. Make sure to get a good night's sleep the night before any tests and interviews, eat a healthy breakfast the morning of any tests and interviews, dress appropriately, don't be late, and follow all instructions. If an agency invites you to be interviewed, make sure to learn as much as you can about the agency and about the jurisdiction it covers. Prepare a couple of good questions to ask your interviewers if given the opportunity. Practice your interview skills. Consider local, state, and federal jobs. Best of luck!
Good Pre-Law major/degree?
You can get your undergraduate degree with just about any major you choose. Law schools look for a diverse student body. There are a few undergraduate majors which are not considered worthwhile by the law schools as being too light-weight and not academically challenging, and they are sociology, anything PE-related, and "criminal justice" sorts of things. Law schools want their students to have proven themselves in academically-challenging majors. I attended law school with mathematicians, historians, a Brigadier General fighter pilot, a rabbi, college professors, nuns, physicians, and a couple of scientists in pharmaceutical research. So - study whatever excites you!
Tips for getting into Law School?
Find out what the average and median GPA and LSAT are for admission to UK's law school. That will give you an idea for your chances from a GPA-perspective. You are also welcome to take a full-length sample LSAT now, to give you an idea for your baseline score without prep. How important your reference letters are depends on the law school to which you apply. Some rely primarily on the combo of LSAT and GPA, with things like reference letters coming into play only if you meet their LSAT/GPA needs. Since you already have your law school targeted, see if you can find out what they rely on, primarily, in their admissions process. Since your kids are in elementary school now, I'd suggest that you get yourself to campus, if at all possible, during their school hours. At least go visit this professor you've had several classes with, introduce yourself. Meet him in person, so he knows who you are. Then in future terms, do this for each of your online professors, so they know your face. This will make it easier once you need the recommendation letters. Maybe consider taking one in-person class during those hours, once a year or similar - so you get to know a professor. See if you can use those "kids in school" hours to perhaps do some volunteer work in a legal setting, or doing paralegal-type work as a volunteer for a charity (women's shelter, homeless shelter, women's prison, children's aid society, what have you.) Your CJ professors may be able to recommend stuff that might work. Start using those hours to build your resume, and know that the legal volunteer work you do will be considered an extra-curricular. Even if you do the volunteer work for a couple hours, once per week - if you do it long-term, it's going to look great.
I highly doubt it. I went from uniformed officer in the field to law school to practicing law. The law degree does not prepare one for even basic police work in uniform. You can take an abbreviated certification exam in some states if you have a JD, but an agency must still train their personnel. There are far too many things about law enforcement that one cannot learn from a book or even a criminal justice degree which is more relevant to an officer or detective than a JD. The FBI sends its candidates through their academy even if they have a law degree plus other law enforcement field experience. A majority of the Special Agents do have a JD. I was recruited by them before law school and told them that I wanted to get my JD before committing because I suspected that becoming an agent with a 4 year degree plus police experience through their alternate entry program might hinder promotional opportunities. After law school, I didn't feel like going through yet another academy. However, if you're in good shape and already have a law degree, they might be your best chance to be in an investigative position without being a uniformed officer first because they have very different law enforcement duties from local law enforcement agencies.
How much does military service help with getting into Law Enforcement?
In short, it is very helpful. Many law enforcement officers have previous millitary experience. How much that experince helps is going to vary by department. In some agencies you simply get what's called veterans preferance on a civil service test which can be anywhere from 5-15 extra points depending on the agency and your particulars. As you probably know the higher the points the better your chances of advancing in the process. It also helps you to transition from the millitary and go to law enforcement because you will be in shape and able to deal with the physical demands of the job and the academy training. Many departents such as mine will only hire one of three people 1)Someone with a college degree 2)Someone with prior police experinece 3) Someone with a millitary background Stick it out in college and then enlist in the millitary, this will give you a really good chance of getting hired. The degree itself will help you get the job but isn't really that relevant for law enforcement...most of your knowledge comes with time and training. The degree does however help for advancing later. You won't won't to be a patrol officer your whole career. Good Luck