Palm Bay
High School Law Academy
A courtroom, law library and forensic lab set the scene for aspiring
lawyers, judges and law enforcement personnel wanting a head start on
a law-related career track. The Robert L. Donaldson Sr. Academy of Law
and Public Safety at Palm Bay High School is a career-focused curriculum
for students in grades 9th through 12th. This “A” rated school
by the Florida Department of Education has a staff of experienced professionals
in the legal and public safety fields teaching college-level courses
in criminal justice. From crime scene investigations to Mock Trial Competitions,
students experience the real world of the courts, the criminal law and
public safety. The Law Academy has partnerships with the Brevard County
Sheriff’s Office and local police departments as well as the Brevard
County Bar Association to provide students with internship opportunities
and field experiences. Students also have the opportunity to travel to
Tallahassee and Washington D.C. on field trips as well as compete in
Moot Court competitions with the opportunity to argue before the Fifth
District Court of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court.
All seniors attending the Law Academy put together a capstone project
demonstrating what they’ve learned by solving a government problem.
Students’ first-hand knowledge of the inner workings of government
comes from required community service in programs such as “Teen
Court” run by the State Attorney’s Office. Students can earn
up to 24 post secondary credits from Brevard Community College through
a combination of required classes and Dual Enrollment courses. Whether
plans are to attend a two-year college, a four-year university or enroll
in a law enforcement or legal training program, the Law Academy provides
students with the academic background and workplace exposure for success.
101 Pirate Lane, Melbourne, FL 32901 • Tel (321) 952-5900
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