Criminal Justice
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Crime and punishment issues reverberate throughout our society. From TV studios to real-life courtroom drama, the criminal justice system is on display. Lawyers play a leading role in defining criminal justice, including prosecuting cases, defending the accused, representing victims' rights, managing prisons, pursuing appeals, and assessing our criminal justice system with an eye toward reform. The Pacific McGeorge Criminal Justice Concentration prepares students for careers in this vitally important field.
Careers in Criminal Justice include:
Deputy District Attorney- Deputy Public Defender
- Assistant U.S. Attorney
- Assistant Federal Public Defender
- Counsel to Assembly, Senate, and Congressional Committees
- Posts with the California Governor's Office of Criminal Justice Planning
- Deputy Attorney General
- Assistant State Public Defender
- Private criminal defense attorney
- Habeas Corpus specialist
- Positions in non-profit "think tanks" researching criminal justice issues
Questions?
Contact Professor Ruth Jones, Concentration Director
Email | Tel: 916.739.2814
