Law & Justice
Explore law & justice careers, majors, and programs. Find free online college fairs for high school students focused on law & justice at College Fairs Online.
Fight for what's right.
Law and justice careers span the courtroom, the crime lab, the legislature, and the community. Whether you're drawn to practicing law, investigating crimes, shaping public policy, or serving in public office, these fields are about fairness, order, and making the system work for people.
Majors & Career Paths
Law (Pre-Law)
There is no required pre-law major - law schools accept students from all backgrounds. But political science, philosophy, English, and history are common preparation. Law school is a three-year graduate program after your bachelor's degree.
Criminal Justice
Study the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice. Leads to careers in policing, probation, federal law enforcement, and justice administration.
Forensic Science
Apply scientific methods to criminal investigations. Forensic scientists analyze evidence in crime labs, working at the intersection of science and justice.
Political Science
Study government systems, political behavior, and public policy. Political science graduates work in government, campaigns, policy research, nonprofits, and law.
Public Administration
Study the management of government agencies and public organizations. Careers in city management, public policy, regulatory agencies, and nonprofit leadership.
Policy
Research, analyze, and develop policy solutions for public problems. Policy analysts work for think tanks, government agencies, and advocacy organizations.
Career Outlook
Lawyers earn a median of $135,000, though starting salaries vary widely by sector (public interest vs. corporate). Criminal justice and law enforcement roles earn $50,000–$80,000. Political scientists and policy analysts earn $60,000–$90,000. Forensic scientists earn $60,000–$75,000. Many law and justice careers offer strong job stability and the satisfaction of meaningful, impactful work.
Who Is This For?
Students who care about fairness, enjoy debate and argumentation, are detail-oriented, and want to understand how systems of power work. If you've ever argued a point and wished you could do it professionally - or if you want to fix something broken in society - these fields are worth exploring.
Next Steps
Our 2026-2027 fairs have been cancelled, but we are working on a new way to connect students with Law & Justice programs. Get notified and we will let you know as soon as we have news.