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Law and Public Safety (LPSA)

Law and Public Safety (LPSA) is designed to introduce you to and prepare you for careers in law and public safety such as police officers, lawyers, court reporters, firefighters, and detective. LPSA is a four-year honors program that equips you with the knowledge and skills needed for success in life and education after your high school graduation.

Schools with Law and Public Safety (LPSA)

School Model
Hirsch HS School Option
Mather HS Academy
Richards HS Academy
Wells HS Academy

How to Participate

College and Career Academy Application

8th Graders who want to participate in a College and Career Academy, should apply by December 14, 2012.

Freshmen who are attending a school with a College and Career Academy or CTE School Option program who wish to participate should speak with their counselor.

Law and Public Safety (LPSA) Courses

Law and Public Safety I - Law in American Society

This is the first course in a four year sequence of Law and Public Safety classes. The course will focus on three main areas: the structure and operation of the legal system in the United States; the criminal justice system; and the fundamentals of trial procedure. You will learn the basics of American government and the criminal court system. You will also learn how to prepare and conduct trials to compete in two mock trial competitions in front of real judges in actual courtrooms.

Law and Public Safety II - Civil & Constitutional Law

This law course is the second in a four-year sequence of law classes and is divided into two sections. During the first semester, you will study the juvenile justice system as well as civil law and civil litigation. You will also study family law and tort law. In the second semester, you will make connections between consumer education and constitutional rights and responsibilities by studying landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases. You will also analyze the decision-making processes of the Court by participating in a civil mock trial competition.

Law and Public Safety III - Criminal Psychology

This law course is the third in a four-year law sequence. The course investigates the many ways in which psychology interacts with the American criminal justice system. You will describe the key parts of the major theories of the causes of crime, fundamental techniques of investigative procedures and evidence analysis. You will also make connections between forensic science and criminal investigations through participation in a citywide

Law and Public Safety IV - Academic Seminar and Legal Practicum/Internship

This course is the final component of a four-year sequence of law classes that is designed to give you authentic exposure to careers in the American legal system through two 13-week internship experiences. Before starting the internships, you will learn crucial job readiness skills including r

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