PRE-LAW & PUBLIC AFFAIRS MAGNET PROGRAM

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         The Pre-Law and Public Affairs magnet program at Fort Lauderdale High School provides a well-rounded, college-preparatory curriculum designed for students who are interested in exploring various careers in legal studies, criminal justice, and public service.  Our goal is to graduate students who have gained real-world experience and insight into their future careers; have developed the foundations needed to inspire, realize, and pursue law-related passions; and have already made significant connections with community members in law, government, or public service.  

    CONTACT: Lauren Logan, Magnet Coordinator

    lauren.logan@browardschools.com

    Follow @flhs_magnet on Twitter and Instagram to see what's new and exciting with our program!

    PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

    Students are required to take at least one law and/or public affairs elective each year.  Most pre-law and public affairs electives are available at the honors and/or AP/AICE levels. Students must also make sure that they meet Florida graduation requirements in addition to program requirements.

    Pre-Law & Public Affairs students also have access to several other program benefits, such as:

    • Advanced Placement, Cambridge International, Honors, and Dual Enrollment Courses relevant to law-related study
    • Debate, Mock Trial, and Moot Court teams and competition
    • LAWTalkseries – presentations given during study halls by local professionals, such as lawyers, paralegals, judges, and federal law enforcement agents
    • Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC)
    • Broward Sheriff's Office Student Explorers Program
    • S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Explorers Program
    • Student volunteer service and internship opportunities within our local law-related community
    • Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Awards
    • Field trips, and so much more!

    PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

    Students from throughout Broward County who meet the requirements may apply to the Pre-Law and Public Affairs Magnet Program at Fort Lauderdale High School.  Students are required to have a 2.5 GPA or higher and a Level 3 or higher (i.e. passing) on their Florida Standardized Assessment (FSA) for Reading and Math or a math End-of-Course Examination (EOC) in order to be eligible.

Law-related Electives

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  • Can magnet students earn a Cambridge AICE Diploma and take Pre-Law Courses?

    Yes. While students can only be registered to one magnet program, all courses are available to academically qualified students at FLHS.

  • How will my student’s classes be scheduled for next year?

    All magnet students are scheduled in accordance with their 8th grade test scores and GPA. Most magnet students (both Pre-Law and Cambridge) will be enrolled in 3 AICE courses (English, Social Science, and Science), the next math course in their progression, and 3 elective courses. Pre-Law students are required to select at least 1 elective course each year.

  • What is the difference between Advanced Placement (AP) and AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)?

    The content area is similar in both AP and AICE because they are designed to be accelerated academic courses which allow students to earn college credit.  AP examinations are a combination of multiple choice and essay questions and are administered by the College Board.  AICE exams are governed by the University of Cambridge and are formatted to demonstrate critical thinking and analytical writing through essay responses.

  • How many AP/AICE courses can magnet students take?

    As many as they can handle academically.

  • If I don’t get the AICE Diploma, can I still get a Bright Futures Scholarship?

    Yes.  Students can earn Bright Futures Scholarships in several ways. Please click here to visit the Florida Bright Futures website.