Business & Law Academy
Course Sequences:
10th Grade
Fall Semester: Starting and Operating a Small Business
Starting Your Business
Field Trips: Wholesaler to purchased goods, with subsequent selling experience at trade fair
The Basic Module shows how to start a simple small business. Students will explore economic
basics, such as supply and demand, cost/benefit analysis, competitive advantage, and opportunity
recognition. They will practice such business skills as preparing an income statement, keeping
records, and negotiating. Upon completion they will prepare a Basic Business Plan.
Intermediate Module: Operating Your Business
The Intermediate Module shows how to run a small business successfully. Students will learn about
marketing, selling, customer service, and business communication, and will explore such topics as
quality as the source of profit, the production/distribution chain, human resources, and business
technology. Upon completion of the program students will prepare an Intermediate Business Plan.
10th Grade
Spring Semester: Starting and Operating a Small Business
Starting Your Business (BL1)
Advanced Module: What You Need To Know To Grow
Advanced Business Plan
The Advanced Module shows how to expand a small business venture. Students will explore such
topics as incorporating, venture capital, contracts, intellectual property, insurance, franchising and
licensing, philanthrophy and socially responsible business, global opportunities, taxation, personal
finance and exit strategies. Upon completing Entrepreneurship, “How To Start & Operate A Small
Business” students will prepare an Advanced Business Plan.
11th Grade
Fall Semester: Legal Research (HLR1)
The Legal Research class is part of a two semester course. It is an introductory course that will
explore basic aspects of the criminal justice system including the need for law, arrest process rights,
and our due process through trial. The course is designed to encourage active student participation
through cooperative learning, peer teaching, oral presentations, role playing and participation in a
mock trial. It is designed to give students a basic knowledge of law for practical use in everyday life.
11th Grade
Spring Semester: Legal Research (HLR2)
The Legal Research class is part of a two semester course. The purpose of this course is to
improve understanding of the fundamental principles and values underlying our constitution, laws
and legal system. The course is designed to promote awareness of current issues and
controversies relating to law and the legal system, and encourage effective and informed citizen
participation in our legal system. The class will focus on active student participation through
cooperative learning, peer teaching, oral presentations, role playing and participation in mock trials.
Students will also e required to participate in legal essay contests offered by the New York City
District Attorney’s office.
12th Grade Mentor Law (HML1 HML2)
This course is intended to make students familiar with family and consumer law, individual rights, and
court procedures. Students will be involved in many group activities such as mock trials, analysis of
landmark court cases, and the passing of legislation. Students will also have the opportunity to meet
judges and other law professionals, as well as the possibility of competing in the Mock Trial
competition.
Law Club
Club Description:
The Law Club-Mock Trial Team is for students interested in the American Legal System. The
purpose of this club is to improve understanding of the fundamental principles and values underlying
our constitution, laws and legal system. This after school club is designed to promote awareness of
current issues and controversies relating to law and the legal system, and encourage effective and
informed citizen participation in our legal system. The club will focus on active student participation
through cooperative learning, peer teaching, oral presentations, role playing and participation in the
New York State’s Statewide High School Mock Trial Tournament.
Partnerships
Justice Resource Center – Ms. Debra Lesser, Executive Director
York College
McDermott Will & Emery LLP - McDermott Will & Emery's New York office opened in 1988 through a
local acquisition. The Firm has nearly 150 lawyers practicing from the New York office.
Our New York office represents a broad range of regional, U.S. and international clients, including
some of the world's largest publicly and privately held companies, financial institutions, venture
capital-backed start-ups and individuals. As part of its international practice, our
New York office represents a wide range of multinationals and financial services institutions based in
Korea, Israel, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and other countries.
Since its inception The Business & Law Academy has worked with the Development School For
Youth. In the past students have experienced visiting, interviewing and working for some of the
companies that they are affiliated with.
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