Recommended Coursework

• Honors English

• Honors Biology

• World Geography/History

• Algebra I or Geometry

Build strong reading, writing, and communication skills while maintaining a high GPA. Take a AP course outside of school and practice (recommend AP Human Geography). Start to practice the SAT and look at questions. 

School Clubs & Activities

• Speech & Debate

• Mock Trial (if available)

• Model United Nations

• Student Government

• Newspaper or Journalism

 Extracurriculars

• Volunteer 20–50 hours

• Attend City Council meetings

• Read one nonfiction/legal book every semester

• Begin networking with teachers and mentors

Milestones

• Maintain a 3.8+ GPA

• Learn public speaking

• Start a résumé

 Recommended Coursework

• Honors English

• AP World History

• AP Psychology (if offered)

• Geometry or Algebra II

• Government or Law electives

Develop analytical thinking and research skills. Take an SAT practice test and try and aim for 1550+. 

School Clubs & Activities

• Speech & Debate

• Mock Trial

• Model UN

• Student Government

• Leadership positions are essential at this time, try and get positions in some of these clubs which will set you up for the futre

Extracurriculars

• Volunteer with legal aid or civic nonprofits

• Attend courthouse tours

• Participate in debate tournaments

• Participate in a Summer program related to political science or law 

• Join local youth commissions

• Apply for internships:

  1. Mayor's Office

  2. District Attorney

  3. City Hall

  4. Youth Adivsory Commisions

  5. Congressional Offices 

 Milestones

• Hold one leadership position

• Complete 50–100 volunteer hours

• Build relationships for future recommendation letters

• Win a tournament in one of the activites you are participating in. 

Recommended Coursework

• AP English Language

• AP U.S. History

• AP Government (if available)

• AP Psychology or AP Economics

• Statistics

Challenge yourself with rigorous coursework while preparing for college admissions. Take the SAT and score a 1550+. 

School Clubs & Activities

• Captain or officer in Debate/Mock Trial/Model UN

• Student Government executive position 

• Youth & Government

• Civic engagement organizations

 Extracurriculars

• Apply for internships:

  • Mayor's Office

  • District Attorney

  • Public Defender

  • City Hall

  • Congressional Office

  • Assembly or Senate District Office

• Shadow an attorney

• Continue community service

 Milestones

• Build a strong college résumé

• Earn leadership positions

• Decide colleges and pre-law majors

• Prepare for SAT/ACT

• Go to nationals and place at tournaments/competitions

Recommended Coursework

• AP English Literature

• AP Government

• AP Economics

• Dual Enrollment Political Science or Criminal Justice (if available)

School Clubs & Activities

• President/Captain of a club

• Mentor younger students

• Lead Mock Trial or Debate teams

Extracurriculars

• Complete a congressional internship

• Continue volunteering

• Attend college and career fairs

• Apply for scholarships

• Visit law schools if possible

Milestones

• Apply to colleges

• Secure recommendation letters

• Graduate with leadership and service experience

• Have a clear undergraduate plan toward law school