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Becoming A Criminal Lawyer, 2004.
A look at the educational path an individual must pursue in order to become a criminal attorney.
1,535 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper outlines the educational requirements for a career as an attorney. The paper describes the entrance exam for law school, the courses taught at law school, and the final exams at law schools. The paper also describes the way law firms typically offer internships and the career track of a attorney specializing in criminal law.
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"The road to becoming a criminal attorney begins after high school, because a four-year college degree is a prerequisite for admission to law school. Contrary to popular belief, it is not necessary to study political science or criminal justice in college in order to get into law school. Post graduate institutions value intellectual diversity, so applicants with engineering degrees or other specialized academic backgrounds sometimes have an advantage over more ?typical? student profiles. Since applicants? undergraduate performance is part of the admissions equation, college students should concentrate on an area that genuinely interests them, because they are more likely to achieve high GPA?s that way, as well.(1)"
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The Islamic Criminal Justice System, 2004.
This paper describes and compares the Islamic criminal justice system with criminal justice systems of other countries.
3,505 words (approx. 14.0 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 98.95
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This paper explains that, unlike other ?law-centered? societies, Islamic law is neither a remnant of history nor ancient origins revisited, but rather an intricate, multi-threaded cluster of thoughts and actions, which the Islamic persons shaped and customized as they opposed and accepted Euro-American colonial endeavors. The author points out that, in Islamic systems, religion plays a vital part so that these countries are categorized as theocratic states; whereas, the majority of English-speaking nations, such as the U.S., England, Australia, and New Zealand, are characterized by a tough antagonistic structure, wherein lawyers deduce, and judicial functionaries are compelled by example. The paper relates that Islamic law, called Shariah law, is all-pervading in governing a person in almost every aspect of daily life.
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"Islamic legal system is not a legal system, like the Korean or Indonesian legal system, but instead a legal custom, akin to the common or civil law custom. A legal tradition is a package of identical beliefs, attitudes, and practices relating to the required segments of a legal system, inclusive of the extent and rationale of the law, the way in which regulations are built or explored, the characteristics and function of legal performer and the way in which the law is imbibed, executed, developed and modified. Similar to the common law and civil law traditions, Islamic law does not subsist in a clean form anywhere, but impacts in varying quantities in diverse manner several domestic legal systems of the world."
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Criminal Justice, 2002.
This paper examines the Classical School which emphasizes the individual criminal as a person who can rationalize his or her desires.
1,487 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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The paper looks most specifically at the Classical School model of analyzing criminal behavior while also bringing to light other theories, such as the Positivist School. The writer then discusses a case and analyzes the way in which the lawyers proceeded in defending the criminal, as seen in the HBO movie "Criminal Justice."
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"The policy related products of the Classical School are criminal justice features whose primary function are deterring future crime and providing society with a sense of retribution for the attack on individual rights perpetrated by the criminal. Two examples of such products are the death penalty and mandatory minimum sentences for specific crimes, such as drug possession and sale and murder. On the other hand, the policy related products of the Positivist School reflect the school's belief in reformation. Two specific examples are the introduction of "mitigating" factors during the sentencing phase of many trials, including death penalty trials, and the requirement that many drug and domestic violence offenders take courses in addiction control and anger management."
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Women in Criminal Justice, 2002.
An analysis of the problems of gaining equal standing for women working in criminal justice.
759 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper examines how women working as professionals in the criminal justice field have gained some respect in recent years; however, the fact largely remains that criminal justice is a very male-dominated field, and women still struggle to acquire equal standing and respect accordingly. It looks at how the percentage of women working in the legal field as judges, lawyers, and similar professionals has increased significantly in recent years and how, despite these increases, women entering the criminal field still face a male-dominated culture and organizational structure, which have limited many opportunities for women to advance in this area.
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"Discrimination and gender bias may be even more evident within the courts and judicial system. In recent years, forty states and nine federal circuits appointed task forces that investigated gender bias in their jurisdictions. They found that ?female lawyers in court may be called honey, little lady, little girl or are referred to by their first names instead of a professional salutation.? (DOJ, 2003, ABA). The American Bar also published a Report on the Status of Women in the Legal Profession, which indicated that when a female attorney is more aggressive during litigation or other proceedings, a judge is more likely to interpret her behavior as ?unnecessary drama? as opposed to being an effective lawyer, as aggression is typically more often appreciated in male lawyers (DOJ, 2003, ABA)."
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Criminal Justice, 2004.
A discussion and comparison of the codes of conduct for those who work in the criminal justice system.
1,458 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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Today, many Americans are concerned with the ethical responsibilities of those working in the criminal justice system. This paper explores various codes of conduct for criminal justice professionals, while comparing and contrasting the elements of each profession. It looks at lawyers, judges, police officers, and probation officers.
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"The On September 22, 1978, ?the Judicial Conference adopted a Code of Conduct for United States Probation Officers that applied to all probation officers and pretrial services officers (Hughes, 1997).? The standards that were set focused on promoting integrity and impartiality. Probation officers are required to ?refuse gifts and favors, abstain from public comment about court matters, regulate extra-official activities, and refrain from partisan political activity (Hughes, 1997).? A new Consolidated Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees was adopted in 1995, which ?consolidated and replaced five judicial employee codes of conduct, including the code for probation and pretrial services officers (Hughes, 1997).? "
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The Role of Lawyers in Pop Culture, 2002.
Examines the themes of four famous novels about lawyers and looks at the role of lawyers in popular culture.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper examines the role of lawyers in popular culture and relates the themes of "To Kill a Mocking Bird", "Presumed Innocent", "12 Angry Men", and "A Few Good Men" to Steven Vago's theories in his 1997 book "Law and Society".
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Lawyers and Money Laundering, 2006.
This paper explores the ethical dilemmas inherent in lawyers' rights to defend individuals and the need to protect society.
1,637 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses the delicate balance between the sanctity of lawyer-client privilege and the need to protect society. The paper begins by defining money laundering and presenting examples of lawyers who have been involved in money laundering. The paper then explains why the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) views lawyers as potential "gatekeepers" of the money laundering process. Next, the paper discusses the sanctity of lawyer-client privileges. A discussion on law enforcement efforts to balance the rights of the individual vs. the protection of society then follows. The paper concludes that this ethical dilemma of the relationship between lawyers' right to defend individuals and organized crime involved in money laundering creates topical discussions with no clear answers.
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Introduction
Money Laundering Defined
Examples of Lawyers Involved in Money Laundering
FATF Describes Lawyers as "Gatekeepers"
Ethics and the Sanctity of Lawyer Client Privilege
Balancing the Rights of the Individual versus the Protection of Society
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"Balancing the protection of society versus defending individual rights is an ethical dilemma that criminal defense lawyers may experience. This is especially enhanced when lawyers represent the interests of organized crime. Money laundering endangers the social economic fabric of society and is linked to serious crimes of violence, drug trafficking and terrorism. Legislation is designed to assist law enforcement with investigating and prosecuting crimes such as money laundering. However, legalities have been overcome by professionals such as accountants, bank managers, insurance agents and lawyers. These professionals viewed as potential "gatekeepers" of the money laundering process can easily become embroiled into facilitating the needs of organized crime, either unwittingly or knowingly."
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Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Lawyers Ethics, 2002.
Examines the ethical responsibility of lawyers to offer their clients alternate dispute resolution to resolve conflicts.
6,466 words (approx. 25.9 pages), 22 sources, APA, $ 149.95
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In today?s society, lawyers are encouraged to present the option of pursuing alternate dispute resolution to clients as a matter of good practice and lawyers who fail to do so may be subject to malpractice liability. This paper explores the growing popularity of alternate dispute resolution (ADR) due to the high costs, both financially and to relationships, of traditional litigation.
Subtitles in the Paper: Alternate Dispute Resolution; Ethics and Dispute Resolution; The Costs of Conflict; Ethical Issues in Choosing Whether and How to Mediate; Client Satisfaction; Methods of Dispute Resolution in Businesses; The Role of Counsel; Results of Alternate Dispute Resolution; A Lawyer?s Duty to Advise About ADR; Ethical Rules of ADR; Lawyer as Client Representative or Advocate; Lawyers as Neutrals; Conflict of Interest; Malpractice and Negligence; History of ADR; Everyday Disputes; Determining the Role of a Mediator; Conclusion.
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"Alternate dispute resolution is a practical business and personal solution, as there are significant costs associated with different ways of resolving disputes, which often outweigh the conflict itself .
The direct costs associated with disputes include the fees of lawyers and other professionals. In 1994, nearly 18 million cases were filed in U.S. courts at a cost of $300 billion.
Productivity costs involve the value of lost time, or the cost of what those involved would otherwise be producing. Continuity cost is the eventual end of relationships that would have continued without the conflict. Emotional cost reflects the pain of focusing on emotions and the problems this can cause psychologically."
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Personal Statement on Lawyers, 2004.
A narrative essay portraying the writer's opinion of lawyers.
1,243 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 42.95
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This paper is a personal account of the writer's experiences with lawyers. The paper asserts that the lawyer has come to represent all that is wrong in American society, from dishonesty to abject greed. The paper provides real-life scenarios to illustrate the points made.
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"My father, on the other hand, perhaps due to his greater financial resources, seemed to have a different kind of attorney, the kind who actually prepared for court, as well as seemed to have some grasp of what he was doing. You see, according to my mother, while she made her best showing in professional attire (no matter that she worked the night shift in a grocery store and purchased her getup at Goodwill), my father, who was at the time living in style with his new mistress, showed up in a faded work shirt and threadbare blue jeans. As my mother tells it, she went home without the child support increase she so desperately needed, burned the unused documents, notes, and receipts she had so carefully prepared for her ?useless? attorney, and cried herself to sleep in her secondhand suit."
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Private Practice Lawyers, 2004.
A discussion of the importance of honest private practice lawyers.
1,586 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper contends that because of the few lawyers that have not lived up to their responsibilities, private practice lawyers are considered by many to be dishonest. It discusses the importance of private practice lawyers being able to bring justice to people who have been wrongly accused and whose constitutional rights have been violated.
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"The first step to becoming a lawyer is receiving an education. Receiving a good education is a vital key to the success of lawyers. After receiving a Bachelors degree in a certain major, students must then go to law school which usually takes about 3 years of full time classes to complete. After graduating from law school and passing the American Bar Associations approved Bar exam, the student is free to practice law. The average salary for recent graduates who go into private practice ranges from $40,000 to about $120,000 per year (Thompson 67-73). But because recent grads must usually relocated to a different area, pay off student loans, and acquire a professional wardrobe; many of them struggle to make ends meet the first couple of years after graduating. Due to these expenses, many law students are drawn to private practice, because of the opportunity to make large amounts of money."
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Divorce Lawyers, 2002.
A guide to finding the best divorce lawyer.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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What is the best way to find the best lawyer? It is more than simply getting recommendations from family and friends. The best place to begin is by listing the problems and finances of the situation. This paper will present steps to finding the best divorce lawyer, depending upon the case.
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Law Lawyers and the N.C.A.A., 2004.
This paper discusses lawyers and the N.C.A.A. in terms of rules and regulations.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 95.95
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In this article, the writer looks at the subject of lawyers and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The writer studies this matter in terms of rules and regulations, student athletes, eligibility and ethics. The writer discusses issues related to the law, student athletes and lawyers and their conduct.
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"This report will address several issues related to the law, lawyers and their conduct and student athletes. After reviewing some of the duties owed by lawyers to their clients specifically with regard to ethical conduct as described by the American Bar Association the report will consider issues that law firms representing athletes in general must address. Next, the report will consider how and why these duties change to the extent that they change when the athlete is covered by the National Collegiate ... "
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Health Care System and Lawyers, 2006.
A discussion regarding the role of the lawyer in incidents of medical negligence.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper considers the idea in the question "To what extent has the lawyer's role in bringing justice to patients injured by medical negligence actually been a cause of the crisis in our health care delivery system?". The paper finds that the problem with health care is not litigation but aspects of the system itself, as reflected in an article by Gibbs and Bower.
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"America is facing a health care crisis on several levels, with one aspect being rising costs as well as a climate of fear that prevents medical personnel from doing all that they can to make the system more responsive. One aspect of this is the system of litigation doctors often face when they make a mistake, raising the following question: "To what extent has the lawyer's role in bringing justice to patients injured by medical negligence actually been a cause of the crisis in our health care delivery system?" The issue is raised by those who see high insurance costs for malpractice insurance and who cite large jury awards to plaintiffs who sue doctors or hospitals when a treatment fails."
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Becoming a Lawyer, 2006.
An essay on why the author of the paper will make a great lawyer.
957 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 0 sources, $ 33.95
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This essay describes the author's background and what influenced her, as well as prepared her, for a career in law. The author writes that her immigrant parents and her upbringing instilled in her the necessary qualities for becoming a great lawyer, which include a love of language and the power of words, a commitment to ethics and truth and a genuinely caring nature.
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"Yet, morals and personalities were always reflected in their talk. Papa and Mama are strong-minded people, and are not afraid to speak their minds. Yet, they are also considered kind and regardful by friends and family. My parents would never speak a falsehood, even when they were indulging in gossip. Therefore, I could always rest assured that what my father and mother said was always so. Indeed, at times my folks served as informal residential consultants among our neighborhood's Italian immigrants. These neighbors understood that when Mama and Papa spoke, they spoke with authority."
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Truth, Lies, Lawyers and Film, 2001.
Reviews the films "Liar, Liar" and "Trial and Error" focusing on how they treat the issues of honesty and the legal system, specifically the propensity for dishonesty among lawyers.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 71.95
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"Two recent comedy films explore the same essential theme--the importance of telling the truth--though they do so in very different ways. As it happens, both films also feature characters who are lawyers. "Liar Liar"'s main character is a lawyer who embodies the stereotype of the lawyer who is unable to tell the truth and who can lie with great facility because he has been trained to do just that. He is on the verge of achieving great success and becoming a partner in his firm precisely because he is able to lie with such abandon. One of the principle characters in Trial and Error is also a lawyer who in this case has just made partner in his firm, but he is a man with scruples far exceeding those of the head of that firm, leaving the viewer to wonder how he did make partner without compromising himself. He is now faced with a situation which forces him to lie..."
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