Justice & Advocacy Academy

The Justice & Advocacy Academy is designed to sharpen the skills of persuasion in students with a passion for justice and changing the world. The J&A Academy provides real life experiences to inspire and prepare our students for university programs in law, political science, and criminal justice. Careers in the fields of justice and advocacy include attorneys, judges, law enforcement and a variety of political, non-profit, and medical lobbyists. All of these careers require dedication, a passion for people, and the critical skills of persuasion.

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  • COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCE


    At the core of our J&A Academy is the opportunity for students to participate in at least one of our award-winning Mock Trial, Model United Nations or We the People Teams. Students work with members of the professional community to prepare for competition, then face off against other schools throughout the country. J&A teams compete locally and have also traveled to Boston, New York City, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Raleigh, Denver, Chicago, Baltimore, and San Francisco.

  • ENDORSEMENT


    Faith Lutheran High School offers J&A endorsements in Jurisprudence, Diplomacy, and Criminal Justice. An endorsement is added to a student’s transcript upon completion, providing them with a competitive advantage over traditional college freshmen. A J&A Endorsement announces to universities that the student has accomplished a well-rounded, rigorous program in the areas of social and political science. Additionally, it will indicate that the student has become proficient in leadership, writing, and public speaking especially pertaining to justice and advocacy.

  • OPPORTUNITIES


    Current course offerings in social science and English are supplemented with J&A course offerings of Persuasion and Argument, Trial and Advocacy, Forensic Science, and Criminal Justice. Students will complete a 50+ hour internship or other related experience. The J&A program includes field trips, guest speakers, and authentic courtroom experience in our very own Faith Lutheran courtroom.

J&A News

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  • BRUIN MODEL UN COMPETITION

    Commendation Award - Richard Joiner & Dexter Eldred

  • EAGLE MUNC - BOSTON

    Best Delegate - Charlotte Garman
    Outstanding Delegate - Isabelle Franks
    Honorable Mention - Danny Jung
    Outstanding Delegate - Jackson Bentham
    Best Journal - Sabrina Rosenbusch

  • LAS VEGAS MODEL UN COMPETITION

    Best Delegate - Conrad Taube
    Outstanding Delegate - Kai Nguyen
    Diplomatic Commendation - Mackenzie Sharrock
    Honorable Delegate - Charlotte Garman

  • WE THE PEOPLE REGIONALS

    2nd overall and qualified for states
    Best Unit Award - Katherine Landis, Stella Russo, Brynna Murphy
    2nd Best Unit Award - Kaelyn Cheney, Rachel Juan, Angelina Orlando and Isaiah Grepke, James Vogel, Travis Rabe

  • WE THE PEOPLE STATE

    Most Effective Unit - Akash Abraham, Skyler Tan, Luke Strole, James Vogel

Thank you for your Support

Requirements & Coursework

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  • GRADE LEVEL AND GPA

    Invitations will be sent out in January for freshmen and sophomores to apply who meet all of the following:
    • Have a weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher
    • Participate with one of our Mock Trial, Moot Court, Model United Nations or We the People Teams during that same school year

  • DIPLOMACY REQUIRED CLASSES

    J&A students must maintain a 3.5 weighted GPA and earn an 80% or higher in all required courses:
    • Choose two of Trial & Appellate Advocacy, Trial Advocacy - Honors, Sociology, or Persuasion & Argument
    • AP English Language, AP U.S. History, or AP U.S. Government

  • JURISPRUDENCE REQUIRED CLASSES

    J&A students must maintain a 3.5 weighted GPA and earn an 80% or higher in all required courses:
    • Choice of Trial & Appellate Advocacy, or Trial Advocacy - Honors
    • Persuasion & Argument, or Sociology
    • AP English Language, or AP U.S. Government

  • CRIMINAL JUSTICE REQUIRED CLASSES

    J&A students must maintain a 3.5 weighted GPA and earn an 80% or higher in all required courses:
    • Choice of Trial & Appellate Advocacy, Trial Advocacy - Honors, or Forensic Science
    • Intro to Criminal Justice
    • Persuasion & Argument, Sociology, AP English Language, or AP U.S. Government

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2015 South Hualapai
Las Vegas, NV 89117

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