Successful Student Profile
Thank you for your interest in Boone’s Law Magnet program. Here is the profile of a successful law magnet student:
- A student who is considering a career as an attorney or at a minimum has a genuine interest in the field of law and the American legal system.
- A student with a growth mindset who is willing to work through an educational process that will develop:
Strong communication skills: This includes the ability to speak clearly and persuasively, as well as the ability to listen carefully to others.
Critical thinking skills: The ability to analyze arguments, identify flaws, and develop counterarguments.
Research skills: The ability to be able to find and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
Adaptability: The ability to think on their feet and adjust their arguments as needed.
- A student who can adhere to a professional dress code one day a week.
- A student who can participate in the Ninth Circuits’ Teen Court program as a juror or an attorney up to two times each academic quarter.