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Law, Public Safety & Security
This career field gives students an inside look into the many criminal justice and community service careers available, such as crime scene investigators, attorneys, 911 dispatchers, FBI agents, and judges. Students passionate about helping their communities can explore a wide variety of employment opportunities in legal, public safety, and security work through our career and college prep program.
Legal and Security Career Classes for High School Students
Beneath the true crime stories on television are real professionals who work to serve, protect, and fight for justice in our communities. Students interested in this work can get a head start through K12 Private Academy’s career classes.
Through a variety of online courses, students can gain the knowledge they need to enter the field of their choice. The available career pathway is:
Legal Services Career Pathway
Students who love to debate and explore new ideas with a passion for just and fair causes may find these high school law classes rewarding.
These courses help students explore various career opportunities including defense attorneys or prosecutors, judges, paralegals, and more. Students learn about the legal system and become a part of protecting their communities through online legal classes.
Enrolled students:
- Build a strong foundation with the fundamentals of criminal justice
- Gain experience in criminology and communication
- Get introduced to the law and justice systems
- Attain an inside look at the related careers available
What could my future look like in this career field?*
*Data is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated frequently.
Which potential pathway certifications and exams can my student prepare for?
- Precision Exams Criminal Justice I & II
- Precision Exams Law Enforcement
- Precision Exams Criminal Justice Foundations
Get Started With Career and College Prep
From crime scene investigators to attorneys and judges, a career in the legal and public safety fields is an exciting opportunity for your high school student. Through our career and college prep program, your student can discover the skills necessary to succeed in these rigorous careers, learn the concepts and laws behind the systems, and acquire hands-on knowledge that can set them ahead of the curve.
*Opportunities vary by school; please visit your school page or check with your school counselor.
**The timing for sufficient exam preparation, necessary prerequisites, and exam fees vary per certification. Students should check with their school counselor for details on exam fee coverage opportunities.