Magnet Applications are open!

Last day to apply is January 31/2025

• Grade Point Average: 75% cumulative GPA

  (core subjects)

• Standardized Tests: Meet percentile requirements on STAAR, MAP, or i-Ready (e.g., 40th percentile for general, 70th for TAG/Science) in Reading & Math.

• Interview/meeting: In-person

• Application: Submit online via Choose Dallas ISD by the January deadline

• You must choose - Skyline as your 1st Choice High School and Legal Studies as your 1st choice program.

• Apply today, we only choose 25 students per year. (On a first-come, first-served basis for qualified candidates.)

Click HERE

for instructions

on how to apply

(English & Spanish)

Don’t blend in—stand out! Apply to the only Pre-Law Program where you’ll get real experiences: internships, exclusive projects like StreetLaw Diversity Pipeline, symposia, competitions, field trips, travel, hands-on practice, and so much more.

Be part of a program that makes your college application shine. Choose the school that gives you more—opportunities, activities, sports, AP and Dual Credit classes, and everything you need to reach your goals.

Hey Skyline Freshmen! Still thinking about your future? You’ve got one final shot to switch clusters and join the Legal Studies Program. Don’t miss out—stop by Room G-10 or Office 105 with your questions and apply today! This is your last chance to make your move.

Program Schedule

• First Day of Spring Semester 26 Tuesday, January 6, 2025

• Holiday- No Classes (MLK Day) Monday, January 19, 2026

• Dallas ISD Mock Trial Regionals Jan 24, 29, & Feb 7, 2026

• Parent / Teacher Conference Spring Semester 26 Monday, January 26, 2026

• The State Bar of Texas African American Lawyers Section Pathway to Law Program February 11-13 , 2026

• Holiday- No Classes (Presidents) Monday, February 16, 2025

• Y&G State Conference - Austin, February 26 to March 1, 2026

• Texas HS Mock Trial State Friday - Sat / March 6&7 2026

• Spring Break 2026 / No Classes March 15 to 21, 2025

• Due assignments: Ensure you submit all your work before the last day to turn in assignments.

Conversation with our leaders 2025

Vicky D. Blanton

ATT Senior Legal Counsel

116th Dallas Bar President 2025

December edition of our students' Law Review is out - check it out!

Mock Trial Schedule

• 1st Practice at the Courthouse George Allen Courtroom #134 Saturday, December 13, 2025

• 2nd Practice at the Courthouse George Allen Courtroom #134 Saturday, January 3, 2026

• 1st Scrimmage- Uplift North George Allen Courtroom #134 Saturday, January 10, 2026

• 2nd Scrimmage- Frisco ISD George Allen Courtroom #134 Saturday, January 17, 2026

• 3rd Scrimmage- Creekview HS George Allen Courtroom #134 Monday, January 19, 2026

• Dallas ISD Mock Trial Regional George Allen Courthouse Saturday, January 24, 2026

• Dallas ISD Mock Trial Reg-Quater Finals - George Allen Courthouse Thursday, January 29, 2026

• Dallas ISD Mock Trial Reg-Semi Finals - George Allen Courthouse Saturday, February 7, 2026

• Dallas ISD Mock Trial Regionals Award Ceremony - Bello Mansion Tuesday, February 10, 2026

• Texas HS Mock Trial State Friday - Sat / March 6&7 2026

• Spring Break 2026 / No Classes March 15 to 21, 2025

• Spring Semester First Day - We return to the classroom on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Congratulations $350,000 in scholarship!

Contact Us

Reach out for inquiries about our legal studies program opportunities.