The Law Dictionary for Everyone
A court clerk, which is also know as “clerk of the court,” is an officer of the court who performs a variety of administrative tasks for judges, for lawyers, and for the court. Virtually every level of court, municipal, state, and federal, utilize a virtual army of court clerks to keep their legal proceedings running smoothly. Read on to learn […]
Read moreBankruptcy is a legal process by which people or businesses can eliminate, or arrange to re-pay, their debts. A bankruptcy lawyer is an attorney who specializes in representing debtors (the people or businesses that owe money), or creditors (the people or businesses to whom money is owed) through the complex bankruptcy process. Read on to learn more about becoming a […]
Read moreA crime scene investigator (“CSI”), which is also known as a forensic science technician, is responsible for collecting evidence at crime scenes, then examining it using accepted scientific techniques. This is a field of law that is rapidly expanding, and if you are looking for a career that will allow you to combine your love of science with a passion […]
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