Law and Public Safety Academy Allison Jones 1

Law and Public Safety Academy Mission Provide students with a high quality college preparatory education and in- depth exposure to career possibilities in the field of law, law enforcement, and criminal justice through hands-on, experiential programs and activities. 2

Prepare law graduates for success in college and careers Prepare law graduates for success in college and careers. 100% of all law academy students are accepted into 4 year colleges and universities. 3

Law Academy Environment Atmosphere of focused learning allows students, teachers, parents, and professionals to develop unique bonds, both personal and professional, over the course of the four year program.

Career Opportunities Students are exposed to many career opportunities, including, but not limited to: Attorney Judge Court Reporter Governmental and Civic agencies Law Enforcement Legal assistant Paralegal Police Officer Cook County Sheriff 5

Academic Program Students in LPSA must take a minimum of 3 honors classes and increase the number as they progress. Emphasis on both Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) Classes

Academic Focus Analytical skills Presentation skills Listening Debating Writing Critical thinking Team work Time Management Networking

Academic Program Students complete a four year honors program in which the following courses are required: LPSI-Law in American Society-freshman LPSII-Civil and Constitutional Law-sophomore LPSIII-Criminal Psychology-junior LPSIV-Academic Seminar and Legal Practicum/Internship-senior

LPS I – Law in American Society Course Description: This course focuses on three main areas: 1. An overview of the structure and operation of the legal system in the United States 2. Criminal Law: an in-depth look at the criminal justice system 3. The Litigation Process: the fundamentals of trial procedure, culminating in a mock trial. 9

LPS I – Law in American Society Activities and Opportunities Culminating event-Mock Trial Exhibition- May 2016-Criminal Courts Building- 26th and California 10

LPS II – Civil and Constitutional Law Course Description: This course is divided into two sections. The first semester students will study civil litigation including tort law and family law. The second semester covers consumer education law and constitutional rights and responsibilities by analyzing a number of landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases. 15

LPS II – Civil and Constitutional Law Activities and opportunities Civil Tort Case-Mock Trial Competition-January, 2017- Dirksen Federal Building 16

LPS II – Civil and Constitutional Law Activities and opportunities Association of Corporate Counsel- attorney project - Spring -2017 19

Association of Corporate Counsel

Association of Corporate Counsel

LPS II – Civil and Constitutional Law Activities and opportunities Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Legislative Project- service learning opportunity - November 2016- April 2017 24

Representative Lou Lang

Fight for $15

LPS III – Criminal Psychology Course Description: The course investigates the many ways in which psychology interacts with the American criminal justice system. Students will become familiar with the major theories of the causes of crime, fundamental techniques of investigative procedures and evidence analysis, and the relationship between forensic science and criminal investigations. 28

LPS III – Criminal Psychology Activities and opportunities Loyola Law School Trial Advocacy Class- January 2017 Students play the role of witnesses in an actual law class mock trial exam.

Loyola Law School

LPS III – Criminal Psychology Activities and opportunities Job Shadows–December, 2016 in class preparation- resumes, workshop 31

Job Shadow Locations City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations Independent Police Review Authority Wilbur Wright College Alderman Tom Tunney Alderman Ariel Reboyras Forest Preserve District of Cook County Legal Department Chicago City Council Legislative Bureau Bluhm Legal Clinic-Northwestern University School of Law

Constitutional Rights Foundation Constitutional Rights Foundation Youth Summit- Semester 2 Service Project research key legislative issues

Constitutional Rights Foundation Youth Summit

LPS IV -Academic Seminar and Legal Practicum/Internship Course Description: This course is the final component of a four-year sequence of law classes that is designed to help students navigate the college application process and to give students authentic exposure to careers in the American legal system through participation in two 10- week internship experiences 37

LPS IV -Academic Seminar and Legal Legal Practicum/Internship anal LPS IV -Academic Seminar and Legal Legal Practicum/Internship Law Academy Seniors graduating in 2016 were awarded: $ 1,863,200. in scholarships. 38

CME Scholarship Award Winner Aleksandra Oluic

LPS IV -Academic Seminar and Legal Legal Practicum/Internship anal LPS IV -Academic Seminar and Legal Legal Practicum/Internship College Application Process: Student complete college applications Analysis of safe, matching and reach schools College essays Individual consultation with teacher FAFSA completion (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Award letter analysis 40

Internship Preparation Students learn crucial job readiness skills: resume writing interviewing techniques professional etiquette effective communication problem solving

Internship Program Students spend two hours per day Monday through Thursday for 10 weeks each semester interning at law related offices. Internships are unpaid and students earn class credit

LPS IV -Academic Seminar and Legal Practicum/Internship Examples of Internship Sponsors Loyola Law School Civitas Childlaw Clinic John Marshall Law School Northwestern Law School-Bluhm Clinic Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Alderman Offices Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office Illinois Human Rights Commission Office of Contract Compliance-Cook County Weiss Memorial Hospital Security and Public Safety 43

Intern Merima Prijic with Attorney General Lisa Madigan

Ongoing Activities All Levels Just the Beginning Foundation- guest speakers and summer programs Loyola University Law School -Saturday program Attorney and law enforcement guest speakers Northwestern University School of Law Trial Advocacy Mock Trial

Mikva Challenge Meeting with Mayor Emanual