Legal Academy (New Visions)
1 Year Program
In Partnership with Canisius College and the University at Buffalo
Legal Academy gives honors-level seniors the opportunity to experience criminal justice and law-related fields while on campus at Canisius College and UB. Students will also develop a network of professional connections through extensive field experiences across Western New York.
Contact Information
Principal
(716) 821-7331
Lucas Vogel
Instructor
(716) 821-7331
Jennifer Steiner
New Visions: 1-Year Programs for Honors Level Seniors
The Erie 1 BOCES New Visions program connects qualified, highly-motivated high school seniors with mentoring professionals in the workplace and with local colleges and universities. These competitive, off-site programs integrate required English and Social Studies credits with targeted studies at locations such as Canisius College, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and The Buffalo Zoo.
More information is available by calling (716) 821-7375 or by speaking with your school guidance counselor.
Application Process
Application packets must include the following items:
- Student Application (*Connections and Zoo Programs are no longer accepting applications)
- High School Transcripts and Report Cards (Including Sophomore and Junior Grades to Date for Quarters One and Two)
- Attendance Report (Including Sophomore and Junior Year to Date for Quarters One and Two)
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
- One School (Counselor, Principal or Teacher)
- One Personal
- Statement of Career Interest in Essay Form
- Student Photo
Send Completed Application Packet to:
Lori Smith, CTE Supervisor
E1B Potter Career Center
705 Potters Road
West Seneca, New York 14224
Frequently Asked Questions
| What does the term “New Visions” really mean? |
| Through this program you will expand your knowledge in a chosen career path where you will develop a “New Vision”. This “New Vision” will help you make an informed decision on your future. |
| What are the characteristics of a typical New Visions student? |
|
| Who should I contact with questions? |
| Lori Smith (716) 821-7375 |
| What does a day in the life of a New Visions student look like? |
| Students will initially spend about 6 weeks in the classroom establishing foundational knowledge in their program. They'll then start to work with mentors in the field. They'll spend some of their school week working alongside these professionals to gain a broader understanding of the field and the work that's involved. The classroom will remain a home base for students and the class will continue to meet regularly as a group to reflect on their experiences and gain deeper knowledge. Typically, students in the Connections programs will conduct all mentorship experiences onsite at either the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus or Millard Fillmore Hospital. Students in Legal Academy and Business, Management, and Marketing will be expected to travel to a series of internship experiences within the community. |
| What makes New Visions programs so unique and esteemed? |
|