1. J.O. Johnson Law and Public Safety Magnet
Amy LaRue
Magnet Coordinator
January 13, 2015

2. Courses: An Overview Career Prep
At the J.O.J. Law and Public Safety Magnet, students learn about the American Legal and Justice systems with hands on public speaking and mock trial experience.
Courses:
Career Prep
Law and Society I: Criminal, Civil, Contract, Consumer
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Law and Society II: Constitutional Law
Public Speaking
Civil Liberties
Forensics

3. Student Opportunities
A background in law and the justice system can open doors to many fields within the law and beyond.
Attorney (DA, defense, contract law, corporate, family, etc.)
Public Law Enforcement: police, detective, security officer, correction officer, etc.
Courtroom Staff: bailiff, stenographer, etc.
Paralegal and Aid
Political Science
Research and Information Science
Proficient Public Speaking
And more!

4. Mock Trials
Students in the law magnet have the opportunity to interact with local judges during yearly mock trials held in the J.O.J. Law Academy Court Room.
Students become prosecutors, defense attorneys, witnesses, and more during the trial.

5. Video