Academy of Our Lady law studies students visit Jefferson Parish courtroom

Back row, from left: juniors Emily Booth, Kaitlyn Shipley and Savannah Wicker, sophomore Lauren Ziegel,  juniors Gabrielle Cephus and Kai Williams. Middle row: junior Camryn Kline, sophomores Gracelyn Barrios and Sabrina Moreno, juniors Tyler Scott and Da’Shonya Beverly, and sophomore Brooklyn Stansbury. Front row: senior Eden Messa, sophomore Jayden Jackson, junior Kathryn McCormick and sophomores Christine Pham and Emily Amaya.

Students in Academy of Our Lady’s Law Studies class traveled to the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office recently and observed two courtrooms. In addition, the students experienced what is was like to be in court on motion day and met individuals within the law field who imparted great wisdom and advice. Law Studies, taught by an attorney, is among the elective courses offered at Academy of Our Lady.