Just the Beginning Summer Legal Institute (FREE)

What: The 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 18-22

How much: Free!

Who can apply: Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors

When is the application due: Rolling admissions, so apply early! Here is the application: http://jtbf.org/clientuploads/2012%20SLI%20applications/2012%20Summer%20Legal%20Institute,%20D.C..pdf

Questions? Stop by Mr. Corcoran's office in room 006

Apply Today: 2012-13 LearnServe Fellows Program

Learn Serve is looking for rising 10th and 11th graders with the passion to make a difference -- and the commitment and motivation to take action -- to join the 2012-13 LearnServe Fellows Program. You'll join peers from schools across the DC area to develop your skills as leaders and entrepreneurs.

Information about the LearnServe Fellows Program, including application information, is available online at www.learn-serve.org/fellows. Program details and a draft calendar for the year are attached. To apply, contact your LearnServe Advisor or click here for the online application.

Program Details:

Meet on Thursday afternoons, 4:30–6:30pm,three times a month, September to May. (All

meetings Metro accessible.)

• Participate in a two-day weekend retreat (September) and four weekend service days and skills workshops throughout the year.

• Learn directly from local leaders who are working to solve global problems.

• Pitch your "ventures" to a review panel of professionals for seed grants to get your projects started, offered in conjunction with LearnServe partner Youth Venture.

Investigating Where We Live

Are you interested in photography, writing, and design? Are you between the ages of 12 and 16? Check out the National Building Mesuem's Investigating the Way We Live where participants learn to use creative writing and photography as a means of understand and describing D.C neighborhoods.

Program Goals

In IWWL, participants will:

• Develop photography, writing, and design skills
• Define neighborhoods and examine what influences their appearances
• Learn neighborhood histories
• Collaborate with peers and staff as part of a team
• Create a museum exhibition

In addition to developing these skills, IWWL students enjoy a number of other benefits. In return for their commitment to the program, participants:

• Receive a digital camera
• Develop relationships with professional photographers, designers, museum staff, and fellow participants
• Keep photographs for use in future projects, portfolios, or high school and college applications
• Fulfill community service requirements for school

How does the program work?

IWWL is a 12 session summer program that takes place from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for four weeks. Up to 30 participants are selected each summer. Two optional work sessions are offered to provide participants the chance to work directly in the gallery space. The exhibition planned and produced by the students is on display for six to nine months. This year’s exhibition, Investigating Where We Live: Capturing Colorful Communities, explores Bloomingdale, H Street NE, and Mt. Pleasant, and is open until June 10, 2012.

Application can be found here: http://go.nbm.org/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=10760

or stop by Mr. Corcoran's office in room 006 if you have any questions.