Law & Justice
Academy of Law and Justice – K56M
Ed. Opt. Program
This is an opportunity for students interested in law and exploring the struggle for justice and human rights. Program electives focus on the criminal justice system. Through our affiliation with the Justice Resource Center and Facing History & Ourselves, students visit criminal and juvenile court, work with lawyers such as Kasowitz, Benson and Torres, politicians and participate in moot court, mock trial, and Model UN competitions. Students will also have the opportunity to apply to a variety of law-related internships.
9th grade - One semester of Career and Financial Management which builds student’s financial literacy skills. One semester of Career Foundations in Legal Studies, a survey course allowing students to explore career opportunities in the legal field.
10th grade—Introduction to Law a survey course that allows students to explore the American legal system. This course will provide students with the knowledge required to understand how individuals can impact society.
11th grade — One semester of Criminal Justice and one semester of Criminology. By studying the criminal justice system and criminology, become exposed to different theories concerning why people commit crime and an in-depth study of the courts.
12th grade — One semester of Constitutional Law and one semester of Legal Research and Writing. In Constitutional Law, develop an understanding of legal cases and the foundations of our legal system. Learn trial techniques through mock cases, develop oral advocacy skills by participating in moot courts and learn to debate legal issues. Legal Research and Writing hone skills needed to be college and career ready, learn research techniques, construct arguments and deliver oral presentations.