Legal studies pathway and organizations

Why did you choose legal Studies?

Wants to become a lawyer

Wants to help people

You should know your rights and the laws

Certifications

Terrorism Awareness

Cyber Law & White-Collar Crime

Report Writing & Documentation

Employability/Interview Skills

Foundations of Courtroom Testimony

Cyber Safety

CAREERS

Lawyer (Attorney)

Judge

Court reporter

Paralegal

Mediator

Politician

Courses throughout high school

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Court Systems and Practices

Court Systems and Practices

Business Law

Legal Studies Internship

Principles of Law, Public Safety,

Corrections and Security

Introductory level course designed to provide overview careers In Law, Public Safety, corrections and security.

Examine the roles and responsibility of police, courts,

corrections, private security and protective agencies of

fire and emergency services.

• Court Systems and Practice

Overview of the federal and state court system

In-class debates of real-life criminal and constitutional issues

Identifies roles of judicial officers (e.g., judge, lawyer)

Trial process from pretrial to sentencing

Types and rules of evidence

Constitutional law (e.g., interrogation, search and sezure)

Legal Research and Writing

Provides an introduction into the study and practice of legal writing and research

Introduce methods and tools used to conduct legal Research

Develop legal argument (written and verbal)

Study constitutional law

Prepare to argument before an appellate court (e.g., US Supreme Court

Business Law

designed for students to analyze various aspects of the legal environment, including ethics, the judicial system,

contracts, personal property, sales, negotiable

instruments, agency and employment, business

organization, risk management, and real property.

Emphasis will be placed on civil law.

Legal Studies Internships

Opportunity to explore career interest in law

Law firms, prosecutor's office or political campaign

headquarters

Opportunity to develop professional skills

Youth And Government Mock Trial