HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT CAREERS IN LAW

How does a teenager decide if becoming a lawyer is the right career for them? 

Or what field of law would best suit them?

These questions, and many others, can be answered by the Boy scouts of America’s Exploring Program.

BSA-Exploring is actually Career Exploring as various local worksite-based programs are supported for young men and women ages 14-20, providing career experiences and critical skills.

Law Explorer Post 22 provides area high school students the opportunity to meet with attorneys, judges and legislators.  During monthly meetings, professionals share their experience and expertise to help young men and women understand the many options before them. Additional programs and projects add to the learning experience.

At a recent meeting (on December 16th), prominent attorney Linda Mainenti-Walsh led a session on family law, including topics of divorce, cohabitation, prenuptial agreements, distribution of property, custody, emancipation, child support and college costs.

Post 22 is chartered to the Morris County Bar Foundation and meets at the Records and Administration Building across from the courthouse in Morristown.  The post will next meet on January 27th. 

For information, contact Al Thomas, 973-765-9322 x229, al.thomas@scouting.org

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Patriots Path Council, BSA is located in Cedar Knolls, NJ, supports over 19,000 boys & girls in Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and (part of) Middlesex Counties. There are (also) 400+ local organizations that sponsor Cub Packs, Scout Troops, Varsity Teams, Venture Crews, and Explorer Posts.