8 Useful Apps For Law Students And Criminal Justice

Mobile apps are everywhere, but not all of them are for fun and games.

13:30 30 June 2021

Some apps can help students and professionals in their studies and careers, and we point out some of the best for criminal justice and legal students below.

 

And if you’re studying personal injury law, including auto accidents, you could find these apps especially helpful.

 

Miranda Warnings And Rights

 

If you are charged with a crime in the US, you must be read your Miranda rights, which tell you that you have the right to remain silent, and the right to speak to a lawyer. It also states that anything that the accused says can be used against them in court. Law enforcement professionals must Mirandize anyone who is being arrested or the case may fall apart. 

 

If you cannot remember the Miranda warnings, you will find this app is useful. Plus, it provides a translation of Miranda rights in Spanish. This feature may be helpful as this language is in everyday use in the US today. 

 

Blacks Law Dictionary

 

You will use all kinds of textbooks if you attend law school, but one that you will use the most is this one. This popular legal text covers virtually everything you can imagine in the legal field. 

 

Also, there is a comprehensive legal dictionary that is essential for law students. But carrying this tome with you is difficult, so this app gives you full access from your smartphone. 

 

Law Dojo

 

This app has several games that test your skills and knowledge in torts, contracts, civil procedure, injury law, criminal law, and much more. 

 

You can select several quizzes to check how well you understand many Supreme Court cases, civilian rights when the police are involved, and law doctrine. You get points when you answer the questions correctly. 

 

Legal experts report this app is an effective way for potential law students to learn a bit about what they’ll be studying if they decide to pursue their law degree. When you are going to spend three years in law school and a lot of money, it’s a good idea to know what you’ll be covering. 

 

Police Interview FI Card

 

If you work in the criminal justice field, interviews comprise a big part of your job. But keeping all of this information recorded in these sessions is incredibly critical. This is where this app is so helpful. 

 

With Police Interview FI Card, the user may record conversations with everyone they have during their day. It also lets you take photos of evidence or of an individual that you can use later. 

 

ABA Journal 

 

This is one of the most important apps out there for attorneys and law students. The ABA or American Bar Association is probably the preeminent legal association in the United States. It also covers critical legal stories in the news. 

 

When you have this vital app on your digital device, you can peruse articles that were covered recently in the ABA Journal. You can even share interesting legal articles on any of your social media channels. 

 

Cargo Decoder

 

Depending on where you’re employed in criminal justice or law, you might be the first person who shows up at an accident scene. Or, you may need to provide traffic enforcement in your area. 

 

If there is a tractor-trailer hauling something, traffic-related matters get a lot more complicated. But Cargo Decoder can help as it tells you more about what the truck is carrying according to its DOT number. 

 

This allows you to know more information about the scene and to ensure it’s safe. After all, tractor-trailers can carry all types of hazardous materials, so the more information you have, the better. 

 

Police Spanish

 

If you’re working in criminal justice or law enforcement in the United States, you’ll need to communicate with people who speak foreign languages occasionally, including Spanish. 

 

If Spanish isn’t your language, it’s challenging to get the facts you need efficiently, so this Police Spanish product can be a huge help. All you need to do is click ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to the legal question you need to ask, and the app does a quick translation. 

 

You also can use the included flashcards if you want to review your Spanish as you have time. 

 

US Cop

 

When you’re working in law enforcement outside the office, you may not be able to get the data and information required to do your work. 

 

For example, if you pull pills out of a suspect’s pocket, you probably don’t know their origin unless they’re in a prescription bottle. Or, if you are conducting an investigation of a car crash, it can be hard to remember what you need that can assist you in determining what occurred and when. 

 

When you download US Cop, this information is right there in your phone. It also has an extensive database of police training articles so you can stay current. 

 

Please make sure you check out some of the above apps to help you in your legal or criminal justice-related work, as they’ll make your day easier!