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
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