Chicago Campus

Transforming students into leaders through law and education since 2012

Quick Facts

Location

4319 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624

Grades Served

9–12

Founded

2012

Type

Free, open-enrollment public charter high school.

Student Capacity

~300

Legal-Themed Curriculum

Law class included all four years, plus monthly experiential learning trips to law firms and corporations

College Acceptance Rate

93%

Dual Credit Opportunities

60% of graduates earn 12+ college credits

Freshman-On-Track Rate

Over 90% (5 consecutive years)

Enroll Now

Legal Prep participates in GoCPS.

For questions, email us at: register@legalprep.org

For Current 8th graders

8th graders applying to Legal Prep for fall 2026 should use the GoCPS website. Click below to enroll with GoCPS.

While the CPS GoCPS Process usually alleviates the need for a lottery, Legal Prep will conduct a lottery if it has more applicants than spots available for enrollment. For more information on Legal Prep’s Lottery Process, please see the button below.

Transfer Students

Looking to join us for the 2026 – 2027 school year? Are you a current 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade student? Want to become part of the Legal Prep family? Fill out our transfer application today!

Interest Form

Want to learn more or get updates about open houses, enrollment deadlines, or school events? Fill out our interest form and a member of our team will be in touch.

News & Calendar

Stay informed with campus-specific updates:

Saturday registration for new & returning students

Law Program Trip

All-School Event – students travel to the loop to learn legal skills from legal professional volunteers.

Legal Prep Mentoring Program - Afterschool

Transportation provided for students to and from mentoring session. See Mr. Washington and Ms. Pickett for details and permission slip.

No School for Students/Staff

Veteran’s Day

Student Monthly Celebration - Konows Pumpkin Farm

Student monthly event for eligible students. See Ms. Stringer (main office) or your advisor for details and permission slip.

NIU "Day in the Life of a Law Student" Trip

Freshman meeting eligibility requirements travel to NIU to learn about the day in the life of a law student and then watch the NIU Huskies football team at the NIU stadium.

homecoming

All families welcome to participate – learn about upcoming school activities and provide feedback

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85173165935?pwd=3bH9D9bUBOYo0YTbDzhnMqNwjbvHdk.1

Meeting ID: 851 7316 5935
Passcode: 587921

Parent advisory Council Meeting

All families welcome to participate – learn about upcoming school activities and provide feedback.

Allstate Community Service Project

National Honor Society members and other scholars join Allstate Corporation to complete a community service project.

Calendar & Events

Stay updated on school closures, special events, and parent meetings.

Leadership-Focused Learning

Legal Prep Chicago offers a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum designed to challenge students academically and prepare them for success in college, career, and community leadership.

Our academic program includes core subjects in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, aligned with state standards and enhanced through a focus on critical thinking, communication, and civic engagement.

What makes us unique is how we integrate real-world learning experiences to help students grow as thinkers and leaders. These opportunities include:

Civic Engagement Projects exploring social justice, rights, and advocacy
Literature & Ethics Units that spark debate and analytical writing
Dual-credit & Honors Courses for college acceleration
Monthly Mentorship Sessions with professionals from law, business, and public service
Public Speaking, Debate, and Mock Trials that build confidence and communication skills

Leadership Workshops & Community Research Projects that connect learning to purpose

Athletics & After School

Legal Prep offers a variety of extracurriculars that promote teamwork, leadership, and health.

Boys & Girls Basketball

Cheer Team and Majorette Squad

Student Government

Girls Volleyball

Track & Field

Internships

Summer Camp

Peace Warriors

Parent Advisory Council

The Legal Prep Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is an active community within the school and the community around West Garfield Park. Parents and guardians are encouraged to join PAC for monthly meetings and also to volunteer for any extra-curricular school events. PAC supports Legal Prep by acting as Thought-Partners in school planning, and by representing the school as Advocates and Ambassadors at school and community events, and by engaging as Representatives with the Illinois Network of Charter Schools.

Upcoming meeting dates are at 5 pm CT at the school unless noted:

9/30 – zoom
10/28
11/17
12/16
1/27
2/24
3/31
4/28
5/5

For more information about the Parent Advisory Committee, please contact:
Brittany Wysinger at bwysinger@legalprep.org.

Parent/Student Resources

Access essential forms, handbooks, and updates:

School Leadership Team

Board Members & Meeting Info

Legal Prep Board Meetings are open to the public. Families and community members are encouraged to participate. Meeting agendas and minutes are posted in the Main Office and available online using the Board Schedule & Documents link below.

Board Members may be reached at ChicagoBoard@legalprep.org

Jason Brown

President and Chief Executive Officer
Association of Corporate Counsel

Kalia Coleman

Partner
Riley, Safer, Holmes & Cancila LLP

Mark DeMonte

Partner
Whitt Surtevant LLP

Ryan Dunigan

Senior Division Counsel
Corning Incorporated
ryandunigan.lpboard@legalprep.org

Heather Fine, Board Vice President

Partner
Major, Lindsey & Africa

Sam Finkelstein

CEO, Co-Founder, & Ex Officio Board Member
Legal Prep Charter Academies

Matt Furton

Partner
Troutman Pepper Locke

Patrick Hendricks

Vice President
World Business Chicago

Jose Isasi

Partner
Jones Day LLP

Kristopher Keys

Partner (Energy Industry/Corporate Compliance)
Quintairos, Prieto, Wood, & Boyer, P.A.

Laura Beth Miller

Board's OMA and FOIA Designee
Chief Development Officer & Ex Officio Board Member
Legal Prep Charter Academies

Paula Moreno, Board Secretary

Executive Director
Head of Legal Enablement
SYNOPSYS

Alejandro Ortega

Associate General Counsel
Priovant Therapeutics

Oscar Romero, Board President

General Counsel

Yushica Thomas

Legal Prep Parent Representative

Ross Van Beek, Board Treasurer

Sr. V.P. Commercial Lending
First American Bank

Courtney Welton

Founder & Select Advisor
Second Chair Advisory

Bryan Westhoff

Shareholder
Polsinelli PC

Elie Zenner

Assistant U.S. Attorney
United States Attorneys' Office
Northern District of Illinois

Our Financials

Legal Prep is a 501(c)(3) corporation. As a public school, the majority of our funding comes from public sources. The remainder comes from philanthropic sources. For more information, please review the documents available through the link below.