Legal Support Services
Overview
The Legal Support Services program at Howard High School of Technology helps students explore careers in law, public safety, and human services. Students learn about working in legal offices, law enforcement, emergency dispatch, corrections, security, and crime scene investigation. The program includes classroom learning and real-world experience through job shadowing, field trips, internships, and co-op jobs. Students also work toward earning national certifications that can help them get jobs after high school.
What You’ll Learn
- Legal services and courtroom procedures
- How police and emergency responders work
- How to handle emergency calls and dispatch
- Safety and security procedures
- Basics of working in a correctional facility
- Crime scene investigation
- Hands-on learning through job shadowing and internships
Hands-On Experience
Students apply what they learn through field trips, internships, and co-op jobs. These real-world experiences help build confidence and prepare students for work in legal and public safety careers.
Certification
Students may earn:
- Public Safety 911 Telecommunications
- Delaware State Private Security License
- Red Cross Emergency First Aid Certification
- Emergency Telecommunications Certification (APCO International)
Employment Opportunities
After high school or with co-op:
- Emergency Dispatcher
- Legal Office Clerk or Receptionist
- Loss Prevention Officer
- Customer Service Representative
- Patrol Officer
With a 2- or 4-year degree:
- Probation or Parole Officer
- Paralegal or Legal Secretary
- Law Clerk or Court Aide
- Police Detective
- Criminal or Defense Lawyer
- Border Patrol Agent, FBI Agent, or U.S. Marshal
- Social Worker
Earning Potential Range
Students in this field can earn between $42,159 and $80,000, depending on education, experience, and job location.
Locations
| School Emblem | School Name | Title | Instructor Name |
|---|---|---|---|
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HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY | Instructor: | Mr. Keith Holdsworth |