Academy of Law, Justice & Ethics (LJE)
The Academy of Law, Justice and Ethics is committed to preparing students for college and career while developing ethical and dedicated individuals through integrated career-themed course in the field of law and justice, public safety, and social services.
Porterville Unified School District completed construction of the Justice Center in the summer of 2020. The new classroom building for the LJE Pathway added a courtroom and forensic labs for students.
Highlights:
- Mock Murder Scene (CSI)
- Mock Trial Team
- College tours
- Science Center: Body World
- Senior Trip: Sacramento
- Family Crisis Center Certification
- CPR Certification
- Justice Center with a court room and two forensic labs
LJE Program of Study:
- Civil and Criminal Law
- Forensic Biology
- CSI Photography
- Ethics
- Criminal Psychology
- Report Writing
- Public Safety
- Social Service
- A-G UC approved core courses
Contact
Pathway Lead Teacher: Jane Kisling - Email
Pathway Counselor: Angelica Carmona
Advisory Board Chair: Robert Dempsie, Retired District Attorney, Tulare County
LJE Industry Partners
One-of-a-kind Mock Courtroom right on the Granite Hills campus!
A Complete List for a Four-Year
Possible Careers:
- Lawyer
- Police Officer
- Fire Fighter
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Emergency Medical Technician
- And so much more!