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 Special Programs, Summer Law Camp.
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.
Media Contact: Laurie Mellas, (505) 277-5915; e-mail: lmellas@unm.edu