Deepen your legal knowledge, sharpen your speaking and analytical skills, and learn the art of advocacy. Choose from two law topics: Mock Trial Skills Seminar or Constitutional Law, Cases and Conflicts. In the Mock Trial Skills seminar, you will learn civil law concepts, including intentional torts, negligence, product liability, and contracts. In Constitutional Law, Cases, and Conflicts, you will engage in an interactive exploration of landmark Supreme Court decisions.
Two independent residential programs are offered.
Mock Trial Skills Seminar
Learn trial skills by doing in this challenging seminar! In this weeklong seminar, you will learn civil law concepts, including intentional torts, negligence, product liability, and contracts. You will work competitively to apply the law to numerous fun and engaging mock trial scenarios where you will be challenged to:
- Deliver opening statements
- Conduct direct and cross-examinations
- Use appropriate objections
- Work with evidence
- Conduct closing arguments
You will receive constant feedback from the instructor – an experienced attorney and mock trial coach – to improve and sharpen your mock trial skills throughout the week. Whether you are an experienced Mock Trial competitor or want to expand your knowledge of the law while improving your speaking and advocacy skills, the Mock Trial Skills Seminar will offer tremendous opportunities for learning and growth.
Constitutional Law, Cases, and Conflicts
Engage in an interactive exploration of landmark Supreme Court Decisions related to the Five Freedoms protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Recognizing that the law does not develop in a vacuum, pivotal moments related to the development of Constitutional Law and the Supreme Court’s impact on American society will be discussed from a historical perspective. A special focus will be on how these landmark decisions impact the rights and responsibilities of all stakeholders as participants in American democracy. Contemporary issues in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 10th, and 14th Amendment jurisprudence will be explored, including issues currently before the courts in some of our most contentious and potentially impactful cases. You will be empowered to responsibly exercise and advocate for your inalienable rights and the rights of others, in accordance with our shared civic values.
Life On Campus
Outside of class, you will enjoy social activities, develop lasting friendships, and get a taste of college life on campus.
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