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The University of New Mexico

Public Service Announcement



Media Contact: Laurie Mellas, 277-5915

March 12, 2007

UNM Free Summer Law Camp Applications Due April 2

Students entering 7th or 8th grade this fall 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 10 -15 and June 17-22.

Applications are due by April 2 and must be postmarked no later than March 30.

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://specialprograms.unm.edu/new/indexcollegeprep.html

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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