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From our Student Lawyer Club to other leadership opportunities, LPP students lead initiatives, mentor peers, and organize events that uplift justice and equity. Our scholars serve as policy advocates, peer mediators, podcast hosts, and community builders. 

Meet the Students Who Embody Richard Bangura's legacy every day:

Capstone Projects

Our course start in the 10th grade and each course has embedded civic and field experiences that connect back to the course.

Constitutional Law (10th Grade) Course:
​MOOT Court Competition
Roots of Justice Law Newspaper
Civic Action Portfolio
​Field ExPerience: 3-Branches
​(U.S. Capitol, White House, Supreme Court)

Law & Justice Advocacy (10th Grade) Course:
Student Documentary Creation​
Civic Action Portfolio
​Field Experience: DC Justice In Action Day (DC Council,
​DC Superior/District Court, DC OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL)

Street Law Trial Advocacy (11th Grade) Course:
Mock Trial Competition
​Capstone Summit
​Civic Action Portfolio
Field Experience: DC Superior court; Williams & Connolly Law Firm

Go, Go, Human Rights and Social Action (12th Grade) Course:
Multimedia "Soundtrack of justice" Campaign
​Civic Action Portfolio
Field Experience: GoGo Museum, UN HQ Tour (NY Trip)​

Youth Justice (12th Grade) Course
justice in Action Week
Action Civics Fair
​peer court days (pending approval)
Civic Action Portfolio
​Field Experience: DC Council Civic Day

Academy Events & Celebrations