Skyline Magnet High School
Advanced Academic Clusters
LEGAL STUDIES
Skyline Magnet
MISSION - Our mission is to create lifelong learners and learners that collaborate for positive achievement.
VISiON - Every staff member and student will increase their learning and leadership and promote a culture of collaborative achievement.
Skyline High School
MISSION - Skyline will be the premier career development center in the nation.
VISION - As America’s first Magnet High School, we are building a legacy of leaders by graduating every scholar in college, career, or military strong
Dallas ISD’s Career and Technical Education
VISION - Dallas ISD’s Career and Technical Education Department’s vision is to support innovative CTE programs that prepare individuals to succeed in their education and careers and poise them to flourish in a global, dynamic economy through leadership, advocacy, and partnerships. We are dedicated to helping graduates prepare for a career field where they will earn a living wage that offers advancement and lifelong learning opportunities.
PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
Mr. Hector
Rodriguez
Legal Studies Coordinator / MT Sponsor & Coach
Mr. Austin
Quesenberry
Criminal Law
Attorney Advisor
/ MT Coach
Mrs. Yianna
Lazanas
Civil Law
Attorney Advisor
/ MT Coach
Dr. Martha Williams
Courthouse Liaison
/ MT Coach
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Student Officers
SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL
School Website
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Program of Study
FALL SEMESTER 22-23
Check out all our activities from August to December 2022
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SPRING SEMESTER 22-23
Check out all our activities from January to June 2023
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Apply Today! The deadline is January 31, 2024
*When completing the application, remember to select Skyline High School Advanced Social Sciences Legal Studies as your 1st choice. Interviews will take place on Wednesdays, afterschool.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FUTURE ATTORNEYS!
Congratulations!!! To our scholars who participated in the Stephen F. Austin University Pre-Law Academy 2023. Our two teams made it to the semifinals of the Pre-Law Academy Mock Trial Competition.
Also, Congratulations to our individual awards winners (from left to right) Garbiel Rosales - Best Lawyer; Yunixsa Cervantes - Best Witness; and Xavier Muñoz, our captain -Best Negotiator.!!!! Great Work!
Harvard University High School Mock Trial Seminar 2023
November 1 to 6 - Boston, Massachusetts.
After months of fundraising and preparation, our Mock Trial Team achieved their goal and attended the Harvard University Mock Trial Seminar 2023. Our team accomplished this goal with the support of our legal community, which donated the resources to cover the cost. Also, thanks to our Attorney's advisors and sponsors for always being with us.
Day 1 - Arriving in Boston.
Day 2 - Downtown Boston
Day 3 - MIT & Boston Pier
Day 4 - Harvard Seminar D1
Day 5 - Harvard Seminar D2
Day 6 - Time to go home.
Fall Semester 2023-2024
Celebrating our Mock Trial Seniors
November 2023
Our Mock Trial Juniors and Sophomores brought presents to our Seniors to celebrate their contributions to our team. Also, we celebrate our Best Witness and Social Media Manager on her 18th birthday. We are a family!
Congratulations
and Thank You!
Professionalism with Youth Justice Alliance and
Mizzen + Main
November 2023
We thank Mr. Justin Schofield for connecting with Mizzen + Main and The Youth Justice Alliance for donating such great shirts to our Mock Trial Team boys for their upcoming competitions.
"Conversation with our Leaders" Series 1st Speaker, and our Traditional Thanksgiving Putlock
November 2023
For our First Speaker, we introduce to the cluster our Attorney Advisor, Mr. A. Qusenberry -A Criminal Defense Lawyer who coaches our Mock Trial Team and advises our program. Afterward, our kids enjoy an afternoon of camaraderie and fun.
Public Speaking Prep
November 2023
Fresmens take up the courtroom to begin practicing their public speaking skills with the assistance of our experienced seniors and Mock Trial lawyers.
Mock Trial Clinic
Dallas Bar Associatoin
November 2023
Our Mock Trial Team new members attended the 2023-204 MT clinic at the George Allen Courthouse.
Treat & Trunk 2023
October
Skyline continues its tradition of bringing the spirit of Halloween to our community families and kids. Our students, as always, were present to share their joy.
Homecoming
Week 2023
October
Our students celebrating Homecoming Week dress in cowboy outfits and showcasing their mums.
Pipeline to Public Defense
SMU Dedman School of Law
October 2023
Texas public defense providers and experts discuss the current state of public defense in Texas and share advice on building a successful career as an attorney dedicated to providing public defense services.
Professionalism with
Youth Justice Alliance & PWR WMN
October 2023
Thank you to PWR WMN for empowering our girls through their philosophy, story, and blazers. AttorneysMr. Carrillo, Mr. Schofield, and Mr. Gordon thank you for sharing your time with our boys.
Lastly, thank you to YJA for coordinating the event.
Business Professional Of America - Legal Studies
October 2023
A new leadership opportunity for our students is our own BPA Chapter. We aim to provide our students with diverse opportunities to compete, run for office, and build resumes.
HARVARD Mock Trial Seminar Parent Meeting
September 2023
Our trip to Harvard is getting near. Today, we had our meeting with parents and lawyers.
See ya soon, Lexi!!
September 2023
On this day, we had to say until net time to one of our own, who, for personal reasons, had to embark on a new adventure.
In Legal Studies, we are a family! We'll miss you, Lex. Don't forget to visit.
College & Career Readiness
September 2023
We thank our Magnet Program Coordinator, Mr. J. Solorguren, for helping our seniors understand how to prepare to apply for college and their options. We are College-Ready.
Mock Trial Team
23-24 Season Begins
August 2023
Our Mock Trial Team had its first official meeting in September, which included five new members for this year. We are ready!!
Classes begin
August - September 2023
On the left, Juniors in their Advanced Legal Skills class were practicing their Intake process new client interview skills.
On the right is our first senior class, heading out on their first day of practicum.
New Year
New Classroom
August 2023
In August, we begin the year in a new classroom more suited for our new courtroom that's on its way. As always, our students work together to put the classroom in good shape.
Mock Trial Team
Summer Meeting July 2023
Our Mock Trial Team celebrated the achievement of raising 13K dollars to attend the 2023 Harvard University High School Mock Trial Seminar in the fall by meeting up and creating the agenda and next steps for our upcoming trip.
