Make Your Summer Count: Pre-Law
Legal Outreach: Summer Law Institute:
Date: July & August
Application Date: Until full
Course Delivery: In person
Tuition: Free
The Summer Law Institute (SLI) offers rising ninth graders an extraordinary five-week intensive legal education program that transforms recent eighth-grade graduates into young professionals-in-training through immersive exposure to the dynamic world of law and legal practice. This transformative experience connects students with positive, successful role models while engaging them in authentic professional activities that build confidence, leadership skills, and career vision, setting them on a clear path toward fulfilling their legal dreams and professional aspirations. Beyond immediate skill development, SLI graduates gain exclusive eligibility to apply for the prestigious 4-year College Bound program, creating a comprehensive educational pipeline that supports ambitious students from middle school through college preparation while fostering the professional mindset, networking opportunities, and academic foundation essential for future success in law and related fields.
Wake Forest University: Law Institute
Date: June & July
Application Date: Until full
Course Delivery: In person
Tuition: $3,200
The Wake Forest Summer Immersion Law Institute delivers an unforgettable week-long experience where high school students discover what it truly means to be a lawyer through immersive exposure to diverse law practice areas and career paths, from arguing criminal litigation cases for clients to representing companies in complex contract negotiations. This comprehensive program goes beyond courtroom drama to teach essential legal ethics, including confidentiality, conflicts of interest, candor, and other professional duties that define the legal profession, while connecting students with experienced legal professionals who share invaluable life lessons about relationship building, work-life balance, resilience, and pursuing your passion. Through hands-on simulations, expert presentations, and authentic legal experiences, participants gain realistic insights into various legal specializations while developing the professional skills, ethical foundation, and personal wisdom necessary for success in law and any career path they choose to pursue.
Tufts University Pre-College: International relations:
Date: July & August
Application Date: May
Course Delivery: In person
Tuition: $4,225-$5,750
In an era where global pandemics and international conflicts create unprecedented challenges for travel, trade, economics, and public health, the Tufts International Relations intensive prepares rising high school juniors and seniors to become the next generation of problem-solvers on a global scale through immersive collaboration with passionate peers and distinguished faculty. This transformative two-week program offers students Tufts University's distinctive approach to International Relations while earning college credit, featuring interactive expert seminars analyzing current events and theoretical frameworks, collaborative small-group discussions exploring key IR concepts, and hands-on team simulations handling real-world crises. Students develop essential communication skills foundational to international affairs, conduct advanced research using Tufts' prestigious Tisch Library resources, and compose college-level research papers with guidance from classroom assistants and research librarians, all while building meaningful networks with like-minded peers and gaining invaluable mentorship from Tufts' highly distinguished faculty who provide deep familiarity with collegiate academics and exceptional university resources.
Stanford Law School and Envision: Intensive law and Trial Program:
Date: June, July & August
Application Date:
Course Delivery: In person
Tuition: $5,345
Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of law during this transformative 10-day program in the San Francisco Bay Area, where high school students from across the country learn directly from Stanford Law School professors and preeminent legal professionals while gaining invaluable hands-on experience in legal theory, practice, and ethics. This intensive experience guides you through every aspect of legal work, from crafting impactful opening statements and closing arguments to preparing cases, readying witnesses for cross-examination, and mastering the art of effective oral argumentation in courtroom simulations endorsed by the American Mock Trial Association. Beyond technical legal skills, participants develop essential leadership abilities and create personal mission statements that provide clear roadmaps for future academic and career goals, while gaining crucial insights into college selection and career planning that help you realize the full power of your potential in law and beyond.
University of Pennsylvania Law: Pre-College Academy:
Date: July
Application Date: Until full
Course Delivery: In person
Tuition: $6,299-$8,899
The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School's Pre-College Academy provides high school students with an unprecedented three-week immersion into authentic law school education, uniquely conducted within an actual law school environment with distinguished faculty members and high-level legal practitioners delivering a comprehensive introduction to the American legal system and specialized legal fields. This exclusive program offers students an accelerated version of the first-year law school curriculum at Penn Carey Law, providing direct exposure to the academic rigor and intellectual demands of a top-tier legal institution while learning from esteemed faculty and legal practitioners addressing cutting-edge issues shaping today's legal landscape. Beyond foundational legal education, students explore specialized areas including corporate law, environmental law, human rights, intellectual property law, and privacy and technology law, allowing the pursuit of individual interests while developing critical communication, analytical, logical reasoning, and leadership skills that create a robust foundation for future academic and professional excellence across any career path.
Or…If none of these are right for you
Sigma Scholars:
Date: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter Cohorts
Application Date: November 1st (Winter Cohort)
Course Delivery: Online
Tuition: Varies by program and scope, reach out for more info!
Sigma Scholars is our flagship research program, allowing students to create research that adds to the body of knowledge within the field of their interest. With dozens of PhD candidates and professors in our network, no matter what a student is interested in, we find a mentor that can guide their learning! From their first taste of the research world to researching with Ivy League professors and year-long in-depth fellowships, our program provides opportunities for students to not only delve deeper into their interests, but to develop valuable skills while doing so. Included are our proprietary Research Bootcamp, Writing Specialists, and publication support—all while our consultants ensure that their work weaves into the larger narrative of their applications and academic development.
