Legal Services

People who work in this pathway form the backbone of the legal system, linking it to society in myriad ways. For this reason, they hold positions of great responsibility and are obligated to adhere to a strict code of ethics.

Example Careers

• Arbitrator, Mediator and Conciliator
• Court Reporter
• Hearing Officer
• Judge
• Judicial Law Clerk
• Lawyer
• Legal Assistant

Pathway Courses (Course Planning Handbook)

• Global Studies  (SOC 103)
• Civics  (SOC 250)
• US History  (SOC 313)

Related Electives

• Psychology (SOC 380)
• Sociology H (SOC 450)
• Law  (SOC 240)
• AP Psychology  (SOC 483)
• AP US Government & Politics (SOC 363)

Career Related Activities

• Career Fair
• Ask the Expert Day
• Psychology Club (West)
• Speech
• Student Council
• Youth and Government Club (West)

External Experiences

• Job Shadow
• Internship (Long-term)
• Mini-Internship (Winter Break, Spring Break)

Triton Degrees

• Social and Political Science

Example College Majors

• Advanced Legal Research/Studies
• Court Reporter
• Law
• Legal Assistant/Paralegal