What Will YOU Do This Summer?

Monday, February 4, 2013

Free Legal Program: Just the Beginning Institute


WhatThe JTBF Summer Legal Institute is an exciting five-day program designed to introduce high school students to the legal system, expose them to careers in the law, and provide them with
practical tools for achieving their educational goals. Students work with judges, lawyers and law
students on legal reasoning, case analysis, writing, negotiation and oral argument exercises. In
addition, students and their parents/guardians/mentors receive college preparatory advice on
topics such as preparing for standardized tests, completing applications and securing financial
aid.

When: June 17-21

How much: Free!

Who can apply: 9th-11th graders

When is the application due: May 13th, but  the program has rolling admissions, so apply early! Here is the application: http://www.jtbf.org/clientuploads/2013%20SLI%20Applications/2013%20Summer%20Legal%20Institute%20DC%20Application.pdf

Questions? Stop by the Programs Office in Room 210. 

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The purpose of this blog is to provide Thurgood Marshall Academy students with up to date information on exciting summer opportunities for 2012. While the summer might seem a years away, a lot of application deadlines are coming up and it is important to stay on top of them! If you have any questions please contactMr. Corcoran at acorcoran@tmapchs.org or 202-563-5946 x171.