Chicago Campus
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)
For Current 8th graders
8th graders applying to Legal Prep for fall 2026 should use the GoCPS website. Click below to enroll with GoCPS. Enrollment opens on Sept. 23, 2025.
Transfer Students
Looking to join us for the 2025 – 2026 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
News & Calendar
- Nov 6, 2025
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- CBA Building
Transportation provided for students to and from mentoring session. See Mr. Washington and Ms. Pickett for details and permission slip.
- Nov 6, 2025
- 5 - 6:30 pm
- Chicago campus
Come meet our staff; learn about the curriculum and extracurricular activities
- Nov 11, 2025
- All Day Event
- Chicago Campus
Veteran’s Day
- Nov 20, 2025
- 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
- Chicago Campus
All-School Event – students travel to the loop to learn legal skills from legal professional volunteers.
- Oct 22, 2025
- 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Konows Farm
Student monthly event for eligible students. See Ms. Stringer (main office) or your advisor for details and permission slip.
- November 18, 2025
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- NIU campus
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.
- Oct 24, 2025
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Purcell Hall
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
- Nov 17, 2025
- 5 pm
- Chicago Campus
All families welcome to participate – learn about upcoming school activities and provide feedback. Turkey raffle – must be present to win.
- Oct 29, 2025
- 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
- Allstate Loop Office
National Honor Society members and other scholars join Allstate Corporation to complete a community service project.
Calendar & Events
Leadership-Focused Learning
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
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:
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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
Managing Principal jwilliams@legalprep.org
Resident Principal - Leading with Relationships mmorrison@legalprep.org
Director of Curriculum and Instruction hdavis@legalprep.org
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 and available online.
Jason Brown
President and Chief Executive Officer
Association of Corporate Counsel
jasonbrown.lpboard@legalprep.org
Kalia Coleman
Partner
Riley, Safer, Holmes & Cancila LLP
kaliacoleman.lpboard@legalprep.org
Mark DeMonte
Partner
Whitt Surtevant LLP
markdemonte.lpboard@legalprep.org
Ryan Dunigan
Senior Division Counsel
Corning Incorporated
ryandunigan.lpboard@legalprep.org
Heather Fine, Board Vice President
Partner
Major, Lindsey & Africa
heatherfine.lpboard@legalprep.org
Sam Finkelstein
CEO, Co-Founder, & Ex Officio Board Member
Legal Prep Charter Academies
sfinkelstein@legalprep.org
Matt Furton
Partner
Troutman Pepper Locke
mattfurton.lpboard@legalprep.og
Patrick Hendricks
Vice President
World Business Chicago
partrickhendricks.lpboard@legalprep.og
Jose Isasi
Partner
Jones Day LLP
joseisasi.lpboard@legalprep.org
Kristopher Keys
Partner (Energy Industry/Corporate Compliance)
Quintairos, Prieto, Wood, & Boyer, P.A.
kristopherkeys.lpboard@legalprep.org
Laura Beth Miller
Board's OMA Designee
Chief Development Officer & Ex Officio Board Member
Legal Prep Charter Academies
lmiller@legalprep.org
Paula Moreno, Board Secretary
Associate General Counsel
ANSYS, Inc.
pmoreno.lpboard@legalprep.org
Alejandro Ortega
Assistant U.S. Attorney
United States Attorneys' Officer
Northern District of Illinois
alejandroortega.lpboard@legalprep.org
Oscar Romero, Board President
General Counsel
oscarromero.lpboard@legalprep.org
Yushica Thomas
Legal Prep Parent Representative
yushicathomas.lpboard@legalprep.org
Ross Van Beek, Board Treasurer
Sr. V.P. Commercial Lending
First American Bank
rossvanbeek.lpboard@legalprep.org
Courtney Welton
Senior V.P., General Counsel
Allstate Corporation
courtneywelton.lpboard@legalprep.org
Bryan Westhoff
Shareholder
Polsinelli PC
bryanwesthoff.lpboard@legalprep.org
Elie Zenner
Assistant U.S. Attorney
United States Attorneys' Office
Northern District of Illinois
eliezenner.lpboard@legalprep.org
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.