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I need some career advice. I’m currently leaning toward enrolling in SNHU’s Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Advanced Counterterrorism and Homeland Security. The subject genuinely interests me, but my biggest concern is what the degree realistically leads to after graduation.

I’ve heard that this type of degree could potentially help with careers in the intelligence community, including positions at the CIA such as a Case Officer. However, I don’t know how realistic that pathway actually is, especially for someone coming from a non-military, non-law-enforcement background. I’m also trying to understand what other careers this degree could lead to in federal agencies, homeland security, intelligence, investigations, or the private sector.

The alternative I’m considering is an online JD. I know a JD, especially after passing the bar, would probably open more doors and provide a clearer professional career path. However, it would also be considerably more expensive, more academically demanding, and take longer to complete.

For context, I’m over 30, have kids, and currently work in a county government office in California doing contractual payroll support. A traditional campus-based education isn’t very practical for me, which is why I’m looking primarily at online programs.

I’m leaning toward the MS because I’m more interested in the subject matter and it fits my situation better. My concern is whether I would be investing time and money into a degree with a limited job market. I’d like to understand what realistic career paths I could pursue with this degree, how competitive I would be for those jobs, and whether the MS makes sense compared with pursuing an online JD.

Advice and thoughts would be deeply appreciated.

Hello everyone,

I’m planning to start law school in the United States by Fall of next year, and I’d like to prepare as much as possible beforehand.

One challenge is that English is not my first language. I earned my bachelor’s degree in the Philippines and later moved to the U.S., so I would especially appreciate recommendations that can help strengthen my English reading and writing skills in an academic and legal setting.

Can anyone recommend books, courses, websites, or other resources that would help improve:

• Legal writing or writing in general
• Reading comprehension
• Analytical reasoning
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Building strong arguments
• Understanding complex texts and cases

I’d also appreciate any study habits, exercises, or tips that helped you succeed in law school, especially if you were a non-native English speaker.

Thank you for your advice and recommendations!

Hello everyone,

I’m planning to start law school in the United States by Fall of next year, and I’d like to prepare as much as possible beforehand.

One challenge is that English is not my first language. I earned my bachelor’s degree in the Philippines and later moved to the U.S., so I would especially appreciate recommendations that can help strengthen my English reading and writing skills in an academic and legal setting.

Can anyone recommend books, courses, websites, or other resources that would help improve:

• Legal writing or writing in general
• Reading comprehension
• Analytical reasoning
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Building strong arguments
• Understanding complex texts and cases

I’d also appreciate any study habits, exercises, or tips that helped you succeed in law school, especially if you were a non-native English speaker.

Thank you for your advice and recommendations!

Hi so Im preparing to go to law school and want to improve everything from my writing to reading to analyzation im not a native English speaker and i want to improve as much as possible as fast as possible. Any books and/or tips? For reference im planning to enroll in next fall intake. Thank you in advance.