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Criminal Justice
The Legal Studies program of study introduces CTE learners to the occupations and educational opportunities related to representing clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, as well as assisting lawyers and preparing legal documents. This program of study explores possible specializations in a single area of law.

13029200 Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
13029600 Court Systems and Practices
N1303014 Legal Research and Writing
13030100 Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Certified Paralegal Accredited Legal Professional (ALP) Legal Studies Professional Legal Secretary (PLS)
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Law
Intellectual Property Law
Advanced Legal Research/Studies General
International Law and Legal Studies
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Lawyers
Median Wage: $126,131
Annual Openings: 2,801
10-Year Growth: 19%
Paralegal and Legal Assistants
Median Wage: $50,544
Annual Openings: 2,837
10-Year Growth: 19%
Political Scientist
Median Wage: $132,350
Annual Openings: 600
10-Year Growth: 7%
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The purpose of WorkTexas is to prepare students with the skills and virtues they need to enter the workforce ready to contribute immediately to employers’ businesses, as well as to advance in that field or another field of their choice. Or, more simply, the mission of WorkTexas is to help more people get jobs, keep jobs, and advance in their careers. Our strategy of partnering with local businesses means the students who enroll at Work Texas can achieve their high school diploma along with learning and practicing their virtues and trade skills to be successful in the job market. Thus, the two measurable outcomes for each student are to 1) graduate from high school (if he/she hasn’t already) with an offer of employment from an employer for full-time work in the industry of choice, and 2) ensure each individual remains employed and is advancing in his/her field of choice beyond six months of program completion.