Law and Legal Services

Law Related Education - CP 333600CW

Grades: 10, 11, 12

This is a course in general law. Law Related education involves teaching students about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. It provides students with active learning opportunities that foster their understanding of the role of law in a democratic society. Students learn about laws and the legal system and how it affects their lives.

Mock Trial - CP   339920CW

Grades: 10, 11, 12

The Mock Trial course includes an introduction to legal argument, organization, preparation, and oral presentation of arguments such as opening and closing statements, direct questions, and cross examinations. Classes will include substantive lectures, student performances of assigned problems, written assignments, and demonstrations of trial skills. Some independent research will be necessary.  Projects will involve both individual and group assignments.

Business Law - CP 504400CW

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Business Law will help students make smart and informed decisions in the following areas:

Fundamentals of Contracts, Property Rights, Forms of Ownership, Workplace Law and Civil Law.

Students will review case files and participate in a mock trial.

Public Speaking - CP 304000CW

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

This college preparatory course is designed to introduce students to the foundations of proper communication. Selected units may include interpersonal skills, debate, discussion, interviewing, broadcasting, oral interpretation, and parliamentary procedure. Students will prepare and perform formal and informal speeches.