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North Franklin Educational Center
New Vision Program
Government and Law
The New Vision: Legal/Law Program offering will
develop competencies applicable to many careers in the field of law. In this
program, students will study the American legal system in depth, its roots in natural and
common law, the purposes/values it serves and the roles of the judiciary, legislative and
private parties. The academic curriculum is combined with clinical experience to
provide students with a rich and rewarding learning opportunity.
Qualifications:
Potential Students
Senior from a component high school
Average of 85% or higher
Completion of application form and admission
essay, two teacher references and a guidance counselor reference
Satisfy graduation requirements
Demonstrate an interest and desire to enter a
career in the legal field
Plan to attend a college or pursue other
postsecondary education
Exhibit maturity, responsibility and the
ability to work both independently and in teams
Proposed Credit:
Academic
Possible Bridge Program
Objectives of Program
Students are introduced to the skills and
responsibilities associated within this field. During the course of the year, the
students will:
Learn fundamental concepts and techniques used
by attorneys and courts in analyzing cases, interpreting statues and determining disputes.
Study jurisdictional authority and how it is
applied at the local, county, state and federal level.
Analyze fact situations in depth and be able
to organize and argue points-of-view both verbally and in writing.
Interact with guest lecturers from federal and
state law enforcement agencies, judges and lawyers.
Research and argue landmark and current legal
issues in first and appellate level court situations.
Module One
History of Law
Crime and the Nature of Law
Constitutional Law
Analyze the Impact of the United States Constitution on Legal Issues
Demonstrate an Understanding of Advanced Legal Terminology
Module Two
Judicial Process - pretrial process, court
personnel, trial process
Explore Federal, State and Local Courts
Juvenile and Family Court
Examine and Research Recent United States Supreme Court Cases
Module Three
Criminal Investigations: Crime Scene Processing
Homicide Investigation
Crimes Against Persons: Rape, Robbery and Homicide
Crimes Against Property: Larceny, Burglary and Arson
Understand the Process of Conviction
Module Four
Debate Supreme Court Decisions
Professional Interviewing Practices
Clinical Experience with Local Attorneys
Research Laws that Would be Beneficial for Municipalities in Franklin County
Students spend time in classroom settings and in
rotation sites.
Proposed sites are the following:
Office of Probation
Local Attorneys' Offices
Franklin County Courthouse
District Attorney's Office
New York State Bar Association
Different Areas of Law:
Malpractice/Medical
Environmental
Divorce
Business Law
Family
Contract Law
Criminal
Probation
IRS/Feds Need Attorneys
School Law
Homeland Security
Immigration Law
Customs
For more information,
Click Here. (PowerPoint
Presentation)
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