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Aug 24, 2018 | #1
Justice and law, two intertwined fields in both society and morality, form the braided backbone of the interactions of individuals and build the foundation of standards by which individuals are held within a society. The ideals of justice are often closely related to morality, while law and the regulations presented there can be seen as extensions of government and therefore an extension of those who are charged with upholding those laws.
The study of criminology is a broad field, which encompasses and understanding of the concepts of crimes and the mechanism behind the criminal mind, and applying those methods to protect the general public from the criminals who, unfortunately, have no regard for the laws and standards by which we all live. In this field, as an individual, I can use my passion for law and my concepts of morality to create a career based in justice, working for the CIA, the FBI or as an officer dedicated to keeping the population safe from such lawbreakers.
In this regard, I have geared my education toward a broad and comprehensive understanding of human nature and law, by majoring in History, Politics and Philosophy. Majoring in History has allowed me to gain an understanding of the achievements, failures and happenings that have lead to the current situations today - allowing for a specific understanding of the histories of law and lawmakers, how law has impacted the evolution of society today and how, in the face of the current political climate, the law and the agents which enforce it are more important than ever. The political major, as well, has given me a broad understanding of the political leanings and the international relations between societies and cultures and the differences and similarities that may spawn wars, acts of terrorism and crimes of hate and prejudice. Philosophy, of course, has an application in criminology as it allows for the ability to think outside the box and come to an understanding of the workings of a mind that may be foreign to one's own thoughts and ideals.
In addition to my education, however, I have also had work experience that will assist me in my career choice and continuing education. I have had five years experience as a paralegal, which has given me a great understanding and admiration for the judicial system and its regulations. I have been exposed to and worked with the judiciary system and admire the way our laws and their existence work to provide justice for those who seek it and defend those who require defense in a fair and public format.
I have also had the pleasure of managing personnel at a major oil company, which has greatly honed my leadership and interpersonal skills. Learning to effectively manage personnel is a difficult and never fully mastered skill as each individual has different requirements such as learning styles and personality types. Mastering the ability to successfully navigate between different individuals and help them to become the best employee they can be will be a skill I can bring into criminology, as dealing with and effectively communicating with different personality types will be an essential skill when trying to extract the truth from a convoluted situation.
Continuing education requires a dedicated mindset and a desire to take full advantage of the endowment that education gives to an individual's future. Not all who set out to achieve a master's degree will succeed - however, I know that I am one of the individuals with the drive and will to succeed. I sincerely want to be one who seeks to provide justice and keep the innocent from harm. In addition, my desire is to see those who seek to make a political statement with acts of terrorism stopped and to allow the citizens of our great country to live in peace without fear. I appreciate the time that you have taken in reading this essay, and hope that my desire to fulfill this position in our justice system is apparent to you, and that the commitment I have to my education is one that you will share.
The study of criminology is a broad field, which encompasses and understanding of the concepts of crimes and the mechanism behind the criminal mind, and applying those methods to protect the general public from the criminals who, unfortunately, have no regard for the laws and standards by which we all live. In this field, as an individual, I can use my passion for law and my concepts of morality to create a career based in justice, working for the CIA, the FBI or as an officer dedicated to keeping the population safe from such lawbreakers.In this regard, I have geared my education toward a broad and comprehensive understanding of human nature and law, by majoring in History, Politics and Philosophy. Majoring in History has allowed me to gain an understanding of the achievements, failures and happenings that have lead to the current situations today - allowing for a specific understanding of the histories of law and lawmakers, how law has impacted the evolution of society today and how, in the face of the current political climate, the law and the agents which enforce it are more important than ever. The political major, as well, has given me a broad understanding of the political leanings and the international relations between societies and cultures and the differences and similarities that may spawn wars, acts of terrorism and crimes of hate and prejudice. Philosophy, of course, has an application in criminology as it allows for the ability to think outside the box and come to an understanding of the workings of a mind that may be foreign to one's own thoughts and ideals.
In addition to my education, however, I have also had work experience that will assist me in my career choice and continuing education. I have had five years experience as a paralegal, which has given me a great understanding and admiration for the judicial system and its regulations. I have been exposed to and worked with the judiciary system and admire the way our laws and their existence work to provide justice for those who seek it and defend those who require defense in a fair and public format.
I have also had the pleasure of managing personnel at a major oil company, which has greatly honed my leadership and interpersonal skills. Learning to effectively manage personnel is a difficult and never fully mastered skill as each individual has different requirements such as learning styles and personality types. Mastering the ability to successfully navigate between different individuals and help them to become the best employee they can be will be a skill I can bring into criminology, as dealing with and effectively communicating with different personality types will be an essential skill when trying to extract the truth from a convoluted situation.
Continuing education requires a dedicated mindset and a desire to take full advantage of the endowment that education gives to an individual's future. Not all who set out to achieve a master's degree will succeed - however, I know that I am one of the individuals with the drive and will to succeed. I sincerely want to be one who seeks to provide justice and keep the innocent from harm. In addition, my desire is to see those who seek to make a political statement with acts of terrorism stopped and to allow the citizens of our great country to live in peace without fear. I appreciate the time that you have taken in reading this essay, and hope that my desire to fulfill this position in our justice system is apparent to you, and that the commitment I have to my education is one that you will share.