Law 11/12

Law - Grades 11 & 12           
Elective, students who successfully completed Law cannot take the course again                                                   
Credit Value .50
This class provides students with a thorough understanding of the many facets of the US Legal System.  Topics include: Structure & function of the Judicial (courts), Executive (police) & Legislative (lawmakers) Branches; Roles of the Criminal Justice System; Rules of Law—Facts vs. Myths.  The course will address Civil law, Criminal law, Juvenile law & Constitutional law.  Frequent guest speakers will provide students with first-hand knowledge & insight.  Innovative classroom activities will center on the following topics: Criminal investigations & evidence collection, Case preparation and courtroom testimony, Crime scene sketching, Interviewing & interrogation techniques, Polygraph usage, handcuffing & other restraints, Crime prevention techniques.  Additionally, mock trials, debates, interactive computer sites, role play & simulations will enhance student learning.