1. reflective essay which demonstrate a well-rounded understanding of a selected topic within criminological theory. Each essay must be no less than 600 words. The overall project, then, will be no less than 3000 words. Essays must be “singular” in nature, meaning one concept, theory, philosophy, case, etc. For example:

• Ineligible = history of juvenile justice; causes of delinquency; benefits of juvenile court
• Eligible = parens patriae; tender years doctrine; labeling theory; In re Gault; In re Winship

2. A reflective essay which demonstrate a well-rounded understanding of a selected topic within law and legal theory. Each essay must be no less than 600 words. The overall project, then, will be no less than 3000 words. Essays must be “singular” in nature, meaning one concept, theory, philosophy, case, etc. For example:

• Ineligible = history of juvenile justice; causes of delinquency; benefits of juvenile court
• Eligible = parens patriae; tender years doctrine; labeling theory; In re Gault; In re Winship