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Jacob     Javits     Law     Academy 

Welcome to the Jacob Javits Law Academy at Francis Lewis High School. This law academy is a Career and Technical Education certificate program for high school students, grades 9 through 12. 

At the Jacob Javits Law Academy, you will have an opportunity to learn about law in a way that will be of practical use to you. The courses are designed to provide you with an understanding of your legal rights, responsibilities and knowledge of everyday legal problems. It will also provide you with the ability to analyze, evaluate and resolve legal controversies. 

The Jacob Javits Law Academy's approach to law related education includes case studies, mock trials, debates and role-playing. The Academy utilizes community experiences such as court tours and guest speakers, including police officers and attorneys. We have an affiliation with the Manhattan law firm of Proskauer Rose, LLP, who assist students in preparing for Moot Court competitions. Many of the Academy students are also placed in prestigious law internships, including the Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship Program with the New York City Bar Association. 

Upon completion of the required number of courses and activities, students will receive a certificate in law-related education.
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  • Home
  • Open House 2022
  • 2022 AP Summer Assignments
  • Courses
    • 9th Grade Global History and Geography >
      • Unit 1
      • Unit 2
      • Unit 3
      • Unit 4
      • Unit 5
      • Unit 6
      • Unit 7
    • 10th Grade Global History and Geography >
      • Unit 1
      • Unit 2
      • Unit 3
      • Unit 4
      • Unit 5
    • United States History and Government >
      • Unit 1
      • Unit 2
      • Unit 3
      • Unit 4
      • Unit 5
      • Unit 6
      • Unit 7
    • Government and Economics >
      • Unit 1
      • Unit 2
      • Unit 3
      • Unit 4
    • Advanced Placement World History (WHAP) >
      • WHAP UNIT 1
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    • Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics
    • Electives >
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    • Curricula Edits >
      • Global Developments for 2015-2016 School Year
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  • Contact
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    • Club: Model UN
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  • Grade Level Initiatives
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      • Group Poster
      • Proposal for Ending Genocide
      • Facebook Profiles- Genocide Leaders
      • Genocide Documentaries
    • World Peace Conference >
      • World Peace Conference 2015 >
        • Mr. Wilkes Classes >
          • Mr. Wilkes Buddhism
          • Mr. Wilkes Buddhism
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          • Hinduism
          • Shintoism/Animism
        • Mrs. Lieberman's Classes >
          • Islam
          • Judaism
        • Ms. DellaBonta's Classes >
          • Anti-Sikh Riots
          • Easter Rising
          • Fourth Crusade
          • Partition of India
          • Seleka Conflict
          • Spanish Inquisition
          • Thirty Years War
        • Miss V.'s Classes >
          • Daoism
          • Christianity
          • Buddhism
          • Cultural Extinction
          • Yom Kippur War
        • Mr. Michelman/Mr. Nola's Classes >
          • Daoism
          • Christianity
      • World Peace Conference 2016 >
        • Mr. Michelman/ Mr. Nola Classes >
          • Daoism
          • Shintoism
          • Shintoism Period 9
        • Mr. Schwartz's Classes >
          • Confucianism
        • Mr. Sutherland's classes >
          • Confucianism
          • Islam
        • Mr. Reidel's Classes >
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