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thom4004

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  1. I'm relieved a bit by this information! I was told since I don't have any research experience or a masters degree that I was an unconventional applicant. I must have done something right because today USF offered me an assistantship worth $15,000 a year and a tuition waiver. I can breathe much easier now!
  2. DarlingNikki I'm an unconventional applicant. I am actually a licensed lawyer pursuing a Phd to teach at the university level and enter the trial/jury consulting field. I'm not exactly sure what my research interests are other than I want to write a dissertation related to legal decision-making or something that will help me market myself to consulting firms after graduation.
  3. Congratulations to you too! I have over $200,000 in student debt so funding is the single most important factor for me.
  4. I just got a voicemail and follow-up email from USF tonight. I was accepted! They are making funding decisions in the next few weeks. I feel so much better. I only applied to 2 schools so now I know I am going somewhere in the fall (depending on funding)!
  5. I have also been a bit of a lurker. I discovered this forum months ago, but forgot about it. I only applied to USF crim and FSU communications. Maybe we will be classmates at USF Frank & Stein. I haven't heard about decisions yet. I've checked the results portion of this site. Any idea when we should expect a decision?
  6. Hello, This is my first time posting so I hope this is the correct spot to ask this question. I am a recent law school graduate not convinced that practicing law is the right path for me. During law school, I enjoyed (and planned on practicing) criminal law. I worked as a student certified prosecutor for a year and got some insightful experience prosecuting crime at all stages of the criminal process (charging to appeals). These experiences taught me that I despise practicing criminal law. Although I did discover that I really enjoy learning about criminal law/social science topics impacting crime. I worked as a TA for a criminal law course for 2 years and also discovered a passion for teaching. I thought I could use my JD to teach, but most places want someone with a PhD in criminology, even to teach classes like criminal procedure. I am now exploring the possibility of earning a PhD in criminology in order to teach. I am weary about taking this plunge since I am heavily in debt from the JD. I know some programs will fund tuition and give a stipend if you serve as a TA, but the thought of living off like $7,000 a semester for 4-5 years is not appealing. I was wondering if anyone had any insight on whether I actually need a PhD in criminology to teach. Would it be more useful to get a Masters in Education? I know this scenario is a little unconventional, but I would appreciate any guidance/thoughts anyone can offer. Thanks!
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