Lone Star High School – Competitive Trial Advocacy

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Through the understanding of jurisprudence, students will gain knowledge of practicing both civil and criminal law. Areas of study include but are not limited to Procedural law, Tort law, Contract law, Property law, Crimes against persons, and Crimes against property. Students will have the opportunity to experience both trial and appellate procedures. Lab fee required. This course is designed to foster a better understanding of the civil and criminal trial process through simulation and the study of actual as well as fictitious crimes. Students will simulate every level or trial from opening/closing arguments, direct questioning, jury participation and sentencing. Repeat enrollment not permitted. Students are required to remain in the course for the full year due to course operations. Lab fee required. Foreign Service and Diplomacy provides the opportunity for students to investigate how the United States works with or against foreign powers. The course includes law, history, America’s relationships with other countries, diplomacy as a career, and international relations associated with the diplomatic environment. The practicum course is an unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of courses in the Government and Public Administration cluster. Students concurrently learn advanced concepts of political science, criminal, and civil law in the classroom setting. In addition, students will apply technical skills pertaining to government and public administration in a direct mentorship by individuals in professional settings such as government, public management and administration, criminal and civil litigation, municipal planning, foreign service, revenue, taxation, and regulation. Materials fee may be required for this course. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the off-campus field site. Fingerprint and/or background check may be required based on field site.