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According to Penn State, in 2019 the average cost of tuition at a private law school was $49,312 per year. In comparison, out-of-state students at public law schools were about $41,628 per year. While, in-state students at public institutions paid an average of $28,186 per year. With tuition at such a high cost, do law

Last week I watched a documentary about the different kinds of laws we have here in the United States. One topic that was covered very briefly was martial law. I realized that this was a type of law that I didn’t know much about, leading me to ask: what are the types of martial law?

Last week I was browsing videos on YouTube and watched a few that were all about Earth day. One of the things they covered in the videos was the role of environmental laws and how conservation officers enforce them day-to-day. This made me want to learn more, so I asked: what are the types of

Celebrity Lawyers become famous for a variety of reasons. They may become authors, legal analysts, or reality show participants. Some lawyers become famous simply for being a lawyer but this is usually due to representing celebrity clients or working on highly publicized cases. Whatever the reason for their fame, celebrity lawyers quickly become household names.

In today’s society where you hear about all the different types of crimes committed each day, whether it be a robbery or an assault, have you ever wondered what is a victimless crime and what are some examples of victimless crimes in the criminal justice system? There are several examples of a victimless crime, but

Oligarchy is defined as “government by the few.” It is a form of government characterized by the rule of a few people. The oligarchs usually share a common trait such as wealth, nobility, religion, education, ethnicity, political ideology, military control or family. Oligarchy can be contrasted with monarchy which is a government with a single

In our world, we are surrounded by countless laws and guidelines that we must abide by. From putting our seatbelt on in the car to paying taxes, and even drinking at the required age, laws provide a framework for how we live our lives from day to day. Just like us, businesses are also compelled

Political science is often the field of study lawyers choose to broaden their understanding of global affairs. While watching the news last week, I was amazed by all of the different kinds of maps that are used to talk about the world we live in. Sometimes we think about maps as only showing the physical

Legally Blonde is one of my favorite movies of all time! I love watching protagonist Elle Woods on her journey through the application process before she finally is accepted to Harvard Law! In one of the film’s iconic scenes, Elle (and her adorable dog Bruiser) arrive at Harvard and move into a dorm room before

So, you are considering a career in law in Canada.  Fantastic!  If you are curious about the requirements to practice law in Canada you should definitely know all of the degree requirements and options.   That said, what are the types of law degrees in Canada?  In Canada, law students obtain either an LLB (Bachelor of

A prisoner can mean many things.  It can be someone who is being legally held in a prison or jail.  He is either waiting for a trial for crimes he is accused of or he is serving time for crimes he is convicted of committing.  There are several levels of incarceration for this type of

On my last trip through an airport, I noticed some of the different law enforcement uniforms that were working in the security area. They had different kinds of uniforms and badges, and all seemed to be doing distinct jobs. I assumed that meant they all worked for different agencies and had different responsibilities around policing

Have you ever thought about pursuing a career in the legal field or what it takes to become a lawyer? Did you consider becoming a paralegal? Most people may not know what exactly a paralegal is. It is possible that becoming a paralegal can be a very fulfilling career. However, do you know what is