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Pre-Law Academy
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The Pre–Law Academy provides middle school students with a fundamental understanding of the American legal system from a variety of perspectives, both civil and criminal. Students participating in this program will develop an appreciation of essential historical information concerning the developments of the United States legal system and the working structure of the government. Moreover, students will gain an understanding of procedural issues in the courts, specific concepts of law, the distinctive characteristics of criminal law and procedures, the roles of various legal professionals and the effect of legal ethics on the practice of law. This program also provides a functional appreciation for students with regard to the impact of the legal system on their lives and chosen future career endeavors.
Important Information regarding Pre-Law uniform
Attention all Pre-Law students:
Jupiter Uniforms will no longer be carrying the oxford shirts required for our uniform each Tuesday. Your white oxford shirt will need to be bought at another store such as; Land's End, Sears, or Walmart. After you purchase your shirt, please take it to Jupiter uniforms where they will embroider it with our Pre-Law logo for a fee. The short-sleeved polo shirts,available in many different colors, will still be available at Jupiter Uniforms for the students to wear any day, except Tuesday, for extra credit. Jupiter Uniforms will embroider this shirt with the Pre-Law logo.
6th Grade
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- Laws
- Speech/Debate
- Mystery Novels
- Mock Trials
- Field Trip/Speakers
7th Grade
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- Civil and Criminal Cases
- Speech/Debate
- Mystery Novels
- Mock Trials
- Field Trip/Speakers
8th Grade
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- Types of Crime and Legal cases
- Speech/Debate
- Mock Trials
- Mystery Novels
- Field Trip/Speakers