1 Allison Jones Patricia McAvoy Law and Public Safety Academy

2 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.

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

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. 4

5 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 6

Academic Focus Analytical skills Presentation skills Listening Debating Writing Critical thinking Team work Time Management Networking 7

Academic Program Students complete a four year 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-Practicum/Internship-senior 8

9 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.

10 LPS I – Law in American Society  Activities and Opportunities Culminating event-Mock Trial Exhibition- April 2015-Criminal Courts Building- 26 th and California

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Freshman Mock Trial 12

Freshman Mock Trial 13

Freshman Mock Trial 14

Freshman Mock Trial 15

16 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.

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

Sophomore Mock Trial 18

Sophomore Mock Trial 19

Sophomore Mock Trial 20

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22 LPS II – Civil and Constitutional Law Activities and opportunities Association of Corporate Counsel- attorney project - Spring -2015

Association of Corporate Counsel 23

Association of Corporate Counsel 24

Association of Corporate Counsel 25

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27 LPS II – Civil and Constitutional Law Activities and opportunities Chicago Coalition for the Homeless-service learning opportunity (throughout the first semester)- November Springfield Lobby Day

Representative Lou Lang 28

Representative Lou Lang 29

Representative Greg Harris 30

31 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.

o 32 Activities and opportunities Loyola Law School Trial Advocacy Class- January 2015 Students play the role of witnesses in an actual law class mock trial exam. Loyola Law School

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34 LPS III – Criminal Psychology Activities and opportunities Job Shadowing –March, 2015 in class preparation- resumes, workshop

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 35

Constitutional Rights Foundation Constitutional Rights Foundation Youth Summit- Semester 2 Service Project researching key legislative issues 36

Constitutional Rights Foundation 37

Constitutional Rights Foundation 38

39 LPS IV -Academic Seminar and Legal 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

anal 40 LPS IV -Academic Seminar and Legal Legal Practicum/Internship College Application Process: Law Academy Seniors graduating in 2014 were awarded: $ 5,469,472 in scholarships.

anal 41 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

Internship Preparation Students learn crucial job readiness skills: resume writing interviewing techniques professional etiquette effective communication problem solving 42

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 43

44 Examples of Internship Sponsors Loyola Law School Civitas Childlaw Clinic 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 LPS IV -Academic Seminar and Legal Practicum/Internship

Ongoing Activities Just the Beginning Foundation- guest speakers and summer program First Legal Defense Fund-guest speakers Loyola University Law School -Saturday program Attorney and law enforcement guest speakers Northwestern University School of Law Trial Advocacy Mock Trial Mikva Challenge- service learning club focusing on developing activism in young people. 45