Is this a good plan?

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<p>So I would like to be a special agent in some agency, FBI, DHS, etc. Will majoring in criminal justice and getting a bachelors in it and minoring in prelaw and then after undergrad going to law school and getting a JD make myself have good chances of getting into a special agent position? I'm in high school and I will apply to colleges soon so I have to make up my mind pretty soon. Thanks everyone for the responses.</p>

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<p><a href=“https://www.fbijobs.gov/111.asp[/url]”>https://www.fbijobs.gov/111.asp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>This site may be of help</p>

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<p>Why don’t you try to figure out which colleges the FBI comes to recruit?</p>

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<p>Here’s what I’ve heard about places like the FBI/DHS: They’re up to their ears in criminal justice majors, and this isn’t what they need. They need people with all kinds of skills in a variety of areas, like tech fields, but everyone seems to think they have to major in CJ to work for these places.</p>

<p>Also, what are your alternative plans if you don’t get a special agent position, or what to do before getting such a position (since I’m guessing these places also wouldn’t mind hiring applicants with experience)?</p>

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<p>Yes what Nano said. Before graduating High school I called an FBI recruiter and asked them what would be the route for someone wanting to work for the FBI after college. When I mentioned Criminal Justice this is the response she gave me, “To be completely honest, when we see a CJ degree we put the resume aside.” I was so surprised. Anyhow, there’s a lot of info on the FBI site of different majors and whatnot. Hope this helps!</p>