Murry Bergtraum High School
Institute of Justice

Curriculum

The Legal Studies Academy is a three year program with an emphasis on legal education.


Courses offered:

Ethics

Law Concepts

Law and Literature

International Law

Constitutional Law

Sports and Entertainment Law

Real Estate and Urban Development



The Institute’s students will also have the opportunity of participating in enriching courses, extra-curricular activities and internships.

Enriching Courses:

College Board AP course: World History, United States History, Government

Syracuse University Project Advance courses: Public Policy and American History. 

Extra-Curricular Activities:

Moot Court Competition

Mock Trial Competition

Law Club

Internships:

Justice Resource Center

NYC Department of Probation


The Law Enforcement Academy is a three year  program that provides an overview of Criminal  Justice System.  

Courses offered:

· Introduction to Criminal Law

· Criminology

· Gangs and Juvenile Justice

· Police and the Community

· Computer Forensics

· Advanced Topics in  Criminology

· Public policy

· Careers in Law Enforcement