Chosen profession: Criminal Defense Attorney

Chosen profession: Criminal Defense Attorney Order Description Description:  You will take a look at topics/issues of diversity and social justice in your chosen/anticipated profession and offer perspective on it.  You will submit a 2-3 page (max) essay along with at least one article referenced. Chosen profession: Criminal Defense Attorney Instructions:  Your essay should include responses to the following questions (bullet pointed): 1. What is your chosen/anticipated career?  1 sentence 2. Why did you choose this career?  1 -  3 sentences 3. What does diversity and inclusion look like in the field?  1  -2 paragraphs 4. What are some (1-3) contemporary issues of diversity and inclusion in the field (quantify & qualify it)?  1 - 2 paragraphs 5. Solutions?  Recommendations?  1 - 2 paragraphs 6. Does it impact any of the social groups you are a member of?  How?  1 – 2 paragraphs 7. How might it impact you professionally?  1 paragraph 8. How might you respond to these challenges? What suggestions do you have? 1 paragraph Requirements: 1. 2-3 pages maximum length 2. Submit at least 1 article referenced in your essay, either an academic article or, if it’s from a website, the article copied onto a word document (along with the site heading and hyperlink [live link] for it under the heading) and attached with your submission. Purposes – for students to: 1. Explore topics of diversity & social justice related to their chosen profession 2. Better prepare themselves for professional challenges and realities that lie ahead 3. Think proactively, developing a problem-solving, anticipatory mindset 4. Cultivate job-readiness awareness