Grade 15 - Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Legal Services (Credit: 0.50)

The Legal Services course will provide students with an overview of the system of laws in the United States and the practice areas and career options in the field.

Students will learn about how the legal system operates to control how society punishes those who commit crimes and settles disputes, as well as how criminal and civil cases reach court and are resolved. They will learn about the courtroom and the basics of a typical court case.

Students will learn about constitutional rights and legal safeguards, as well as how technology has changed the practice of law. They will also learn about legal education and careers in law for attorneys and non-attorneys with an interest in the field.