Criminal Justice Field Application Essay

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Many high school students are unsure of what they are doing after they graduate. Many are going to college and many are just going to work in the field. As for me, I have been dedicated to working in the Criminal Justice field since I was a sophomore in high school. In this essay I will explain why I am so attracted to this field and what I hope to get out of this career.
There are many reasons why this field is where I am eager to work in. The main reasons is getting an answer. People go missing every single day, and their cases go cold for many years at a time. This field is where I belong because I feel as though I can see that tiny little bit of evidence that can solve a case and give answers to families who need it. Hearing about families who have missing family members is extremely heartbreaking. Granted it is
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I do not hope what I get benefits me, but benefits others. What I hope to get out of this career is knowing that I am helping people who need it and closing doors for people to start healing after a loss. There are many cases that go unsolved and people that never return home. Even if I can solve one case or bring one person home after years of silence, I will still greatly benefit to helping a fellow person out when they thought there was no hope. Helping others is what makes the world go round, if I can do this as a career it would be life changing. This is what I hope to gain out of the Criminal Justice field.
To conclude, the Criminal Justice field provides great benefits for everyone who is dedicated. I am extremely eager to start my career in this field. Giving answers to families who need them and finding people who have gone missing is what I plan to dedicate my whole entire life to. Furthering my education on this field, and being the best detective I can be is my main goal as I begin college. This is why I am attracted to this field and what I truly hope to get out of this

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