Legal Prep Charter Academy
| Position | Building on the success of Legal Prep Charter Academy in Chicago, Legal Prep is preparing to open a new campus in Las Vegas in the fall of 2027 that will serve students in grades 6 - 12. The school will serve as a bridge for students and families, preparing young scholars with rigorous academics and unique law-themed programming that introduces them to critical thinking, advocacy, and real-world connections. Our goal is to meet the needs of Las Vegas students and families by fostering equitable opportunities, supporting community growth, and ensuring every child is prepared for post-secondary success. Legal Prep is gathering a team of dedicated and motivated individuals to help make this vision a reality. The Committee to Form will help develop our charter application for submission in the spring of 2026, including substantial community engagement and outreach over the next six months. While not required, members of the Committee to Form will be encouraged to join the school's governing board after approval. |
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| Desired skills *required |
None specified |
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| Openings | Current |
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| Our board | We are seeking passionate, equity-minded leaders who believe in the power of education to transform communities. Our board culture is collaborative, transparent, and mission-driven. Members share an unwavering belief that all young people, regardless of zip code, can succeed at the highest academic levels when given the right opportunities and supports. We value entrepreneurial thinking, strategic governance, and deep community engagement, and we work closely with families and local partners to ensure every decision advances our mission of preparing the next generation of lawyers and leaders. |
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| Meetings | Our Governing Board meets every other month, alternating between in-person sessions in Las Vegas and virtual meetings via Zoom. Committee meetings (Finance, Academic Excellence, Governance, and Community Engagement) convene as needed between full board sessions. Once the school facility opens, in-person meetings will generally take place at the school site. |
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| Responsibilities | Board members provide strategic oversight, fiduciary stewardship, and community leadership. Responsibilities include:
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| Giving | Legal Prep maintains a flexible “give or get” policy. Each board member is encouraged to make a personally meaningful annual contribution and to assist with identifying or securing external resources, sponsorships, or grants that support our students and programs. We value 100% board participation in annual giving, regardless of the amount. |
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| Development | New members receive a comprehensive orientation that includes an overview of our academic model, governance structure, financial systems, and community partnerships. Ongoing board development includes annual retreats, workshops on governance best practices, and access to training opportunities through the National Charter School Institute. |
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| School levels | Middle School, High School |
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| Our mission and vision | Mission: Legal Prep Charter Academy uses its unique law-themed curriculum and culture of high expectations to cultivate compassion, self-motivation, and reflection in young adults from traditionally underserved communities, preparing them to succeed at outstanding four-year colleges and universities. Vision: Legal Prep’s vision is to offer a rigorous college-prep curriculum that includes the core courses of English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language, supplemented with our award-winning legal programming. Our students will develop the skills that all great lawyers possess: excellent written and oral communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and advocacy, and will graduate with the mindset and tools to become the next generation of lawyers and leaders in their communities and their professions. |
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