Future Lawyers Club introduces students to various fields of law, providing a platform to explore potential career paths in the legal profession. Members have the opportunity to learn about criminal, corporate, environmental, and international law, among others, through engaging discussions and activities. The club also hosts guest speakers, including practicing attorneys and legal experts who previously attended institutions such as Harvard Law and Northwestern Law, sharing their experiences and offering valuable insights into the legal field. By fostering curiosity and understanding, the club aims to inspire and prepare students for future careers in law.

When: Thursday Enrichments 318

Join: Show up! (Level 2)

Leader:  Dylan Blum - dblum1@cps.edu, Liam Smith - lmsmith28@cps.edu, Iris Li -  izli@cps.edu, Isaac Doi - ijdoi@cps.edu 

Sponsor: Mr. Luis Menacho

Leader:  Matthew Pfeiffer - mpfeiffer@cps.edu 

Sponsor: Ms. Mirelle Rivera

In policy debate, teams of two debate about government policies centered around one topic throughout the year. During enrichment we have lectures, drills, practice debates, and debate games! It is a year-round activity, we typically send teams to one tournament a month. We send teams to both local and national tournaments, and teams have qualified to the Tournament of Champions (TOC). We have been state finalists twice, and won the state champion title in 2023. If you are interested in gaining public speaking and research skills, come to debate!

When: Tuesday, Friday Enrichments, Seminar 2 120

Join: Show up! (Level 4)

Leader:  Lucia Duffy - lduffy4@cps.edu, Morgan Montoya - mmontoya21@cps.edu, Rimona Ghosh - rghosh@cps.edu, Aiman Imran - aimran8@cps.edu, Annika Sengupta - asengupta@cps.edu 

Sponsor: Mr. Halverson

Achievements: State Finalists IHSA States 2022. Won IHSA States 2023. Have consistently bid to the Tournament of Champions (TOC)

Social Media: Instagram - @paytondebate