Legal Studies pathway students’ coursework includes Business Law, Court Systems, and Legal Studies practicum. Students in the Legal Studies pathway also have many certification opportunities as well as intern and job shadow experiences with the Grand Prairie Prosecutors Office, Dallas County Courthouse, and various Law Firms in the DFW metroplex. Legal Studies students participate in SkillsUSA, Business Professionals of America, Junior Prosecutor’s Academy, Mock Trials as well as Local, State, and National Elections. This pathway is available at Grand Prairie High School.

Careers in this Pathway

• Paralegal
• Law Enforcement Officer
• Lawyer
• Law Librarian
• Social Worker

Legal Studies Powerpoint Presentation

Legal Studies 4-Year-Plan

Legal Studies Overview from a Student