Program gets high schoolers ready for legal careers
The Miami Valley Career Technology Center in Ohio offers a Pre-Law and Legal Studies program for high school students, providing hands-on experience in legal proceedings and other aspects of law. Students in the program can earn college credits with Sinclair and gain skills beneficial in law and life.
The Miami Valley Career Technology Center in Ohio has a Pre-Law and Legal Studies program for high school students. Nearly four dozen students are enrolled, gaining experience through hands-on learning, competitions, and mock trials. Instructor Jessica Sink-Savage, a licensed attorney, says the program helps students develop writing, public speaking, and critical thinking skills. Students can earn college credits with Sinclair and participate in job shadows and internships. The program teaches legal jargon, courtroom knowledge, and how to make cohesive arguments. Students like Kylee Jones and Alexia Lebsack report feeling prepared for legal careers and having gained confidence in public speaking.
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