Law & Government Academy

Mission Statement

The mission of the Government & Law Academy is to provide students with a program that fosters college and career readiness through rigorous coursework and practical experiences in the areas of law and politics. The goal of this program is to expose students to career        possibilities in the fields of politics, law, law enforcement, and criminal justice through educational and authentic activities. This program will prepare students for the challenges of post-secondary education and empower students to be independent thinkers and leaders, make good public policy decisions, and create a better community.

Honors, Awards and Competitions

1st Semester: Baldwin UFSD’s Mock Trial Team competes in The Wheatley SWS Mock Trial Tournament against other public and private schools in Nassau County including Roslyn, Manhasset, East Williston, and Kellenberg. Old cases from the NYS Mock Trial Tournament are utilized in this competition.

2nd Semester: Baldwin UFSD’s Mock Trial Team competes in the annual New York State Mock Trial Tournament, co-sponsored by the New York Bar Foundation.