Bronx School for Law, Government and Justice
The Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (LGJ) is a high school in the Bronx, New York City, United States. It was founded in September 1997 and covers grades 6-12. It has many programs not offered by other area high schools, such as law-based mathematics and criminal procedure courses. Its motto is "Champions of the Charge".
Athletics
The school offers boys' baseball, basketball and bowling, as well as girls' softball and volleyball.
Despite not winning any championships, the school has made the playoffs several times. The school lacks a baseball and softball field.
The school's colors are blue and white, and its mascot is the Jaguar.
Academics
LGJ is best known for its mock trial and debate teams, which have won statewide and nationwide championships respectively.
The debate team competes citywide and is open to all high school and middle school students. The debate team travels to outer state tournaments on a daily basis. The mock trial team has won the New York State competition, and has made it to the city finals and beyond.
Classes
A variety of electives revolve around the school's law theme. Advanced Placement courses include chemistry, Spanish and government. Most classes include a New York State Regents Exam at the end of the year or semester.
Many of the enrolled middle school students take the option to go to LGJ High School. Many students have taken and passed the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test and have gone to The Bronx High School of Science and Brooklyn Technical High School.
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Coordinates: 40°49′38.9″N 73°55′8.4″W / 40.827472°N 73.919000°W