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Many people who have grown up in places similar to the United States may have heard that our country isn’t as democratic as we think it is. Some people may say that our government is an oligarchy.  An oligarchy is a government where a small group of people has all the power, whereas, in comparison, a […]

If you’re reading this article, you may be thinking about becoming a lawyer. And if that is your goal, you may also be questioning how you will fund your education. After all, the average total cost to attend law school is $205,744. Just tuition alone is $137,533! With that kind of money, you could purchase

We’ve all seen the crime shows and to put it lightly, we are obsessed. We know that the criminal’s very moves will be analyzed and tracked and in a matter of 60 minutes (with commercials) the good guys will triumph. But have you ever wondered if you would be fit for the job? We are

Detectives differ from police officers in their duties. Every detective must first begin as a police officer. While police officers usually patrol communities and are the first responders to both emergent and routine calls, detectives are in charge of investigating. They are usually in charge of solving major crimes like murder and robbery. Most detectives

Crime classification generally falls into two categories: either violent crime or nonviolent crime. Examples of violent crime include assault, homicide, armed robbery and similar crimes; whereas nonviolent crime includes crimes such as fraud, embezzlement, possession and more. Nonviolent and violent crimes are not always mutually exclusive and often overlap. Unlike the classification of the actual

White-collar crime was a term that appeared in 1939 that describes financially motivated crimes and characterized as deceitful. Essentially, white-collar crimes have to do with the illegal act of retaining or gaining money in deceitful and fraudulent ways. Depending on the severity, these money-motivated crimes can land people in prison from anywhere between a few

Every few years, there seems to be a new television series centered around the judicial system. One of my old-time favorites, The Guardian, is about a hotshot lawyer who works for his dad’s law firm and dreams of becoming a partner. So with all the talk about making partner, what exactly does that mean? A

There are many different types of government; and there are many people who claim to have the “best” style of governing. Aristocracy by its very name is a type of government that puts the power into the hands of a deserving few. Aristocracy means “rule of the best” in Ancient Greek and has become associated

If you are thinking about going to law school to become a lawyer, then you might have a lot of questions about how to go about taking the bar exam and get your law career started as quickly and painlessly as possible. The bar exam is a lengthy test administered to qualified individuals pursuing a

The pandemic coupled with an accompanying economic downturn and military conflicts around the globe have all contributed to an uptick in authoritarianism around the world. Freedom House’s “Freedom in the World” report is perhaps the leading authority in tracking political trends and civil rights worldwide, and its 2021 report found that democracy continued its decline,

Over the past few years, I’ve watched many friends of mine make the huge decision to apply for law school and embark on the difficult journey of becoming a lawyer. I often wonder why so many people want to make the leap into this profession, but I think in many instances, the decision comes down

About a week ago, after hanging up the phone with my 17-year-old, I realized that I probably needed a lawyer. However, I had no idea what kind of lawyer I needed to find. So I got on the computer, called a few numbers, and was finally told I needed someone who specializes in family law.

Lawyers have one of the most well-known and prestigious white-collar jobs. Consequently, many people ponder becoming a lawyer at some point in their lives. The media often portrays lawyers as having a glamorous, exciting, and demanding career. At the same time, lawyers also deal with negative stereotypes and stigmas that come with the profession. While

From the late 1960’s to the early 1980’s, the United States passed several major laws in order to better protect our Earth and its environment. After the Industrial Revolution caused increasing environmental damage, the environmental movement era emerged. While in office, President Nixon passed a few of the most significant laws that would help protect

As a teenager, I can remember my mother coming home from college at night weighted down with heavy legal textbooks that contained thousands of pages. Many times throughout the day, she would describe gruesome stories she had read in these books as she studied to get a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice. So when I

Becoming a Police Officer may be your dream job, but depending on how much you make you might find yourself needing supplemental income to meet your current budget needs. Police Officers have a very high-stress role within our society, and unfortunately, that high-stress is not always accompanied by a high salary. If getting a side