The University of New Mexico

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Media Contacts: Laurie Mellas, 277-5915
Sari Krosinsky, 277-5813

May 9, 2006

Free Youth Law Camp at UNM

Students entering grades 7 and 8 in the 2006-2007 academic year have an opportunity to explore the world of law at the University of New Mexico's Summer Law Camp.

The camp is free, including classes, room and board, activities and transportation. Two one-week sessions will be held June 5-9 and June 12-16. Applications are due by May 20.

During a five day residence on the UNM campus, youth will get a taste of college life and develop complex skills in research, conducting a trial, critical thinking, team-building, leadership and techniques of persuasion and debate. At the end of the camp, participants will put their new skills into action with a mock trial. Students will also witness New Mexico's legal system in action by meeting with judges and practicing attorneys and visiting the District Court.

For more information and an application, call the College Prep Program office at 277-0401 or visit http://www.specialprograms.unm.edu/summerlaw/.

The Summer Law Camp is funded through the LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Legal Fellowship with the support of the New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association and UNM.

 


The University of New Mexico is the state's largest university, serving more than 32,000 students. UNM is home to the state's only schools of law, medicine, pharmacy and architecture and operates New Mexico's only academic health center. UNM is noted for comprehensive undergraduate programs and research that benefits the state and the nation.

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