FAQS

To answer this question, you will need to know the basic job requirements for a prosecutor and a defense attorney, their respective roles in a court trial, including inherent responsibilities.  Understanding these responsibilities may assist in your determination of which job is the most difficult.

Overview information can come from a variety of sources. Consider the following:

• Search general encyclopedias for background and clarifying information. Try Credo Reference eBooks.
• Professional associations, such as the American Bar Association, may have helpful resources.
• Search our eBooks collections for overview books on the American criminal justice system.
  • eBooks via EBSCO
  • Example books:
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• Try career guide books and internet sites such as the Occupational Outlook Handbook (by the US Department  of Labor)
• Try finding articles that have Criminal Justice content in them:
  • Associate's Program Source Plus
  • Justice Studies via ProQuest