Southern Illinois University School of Law Summer Institute

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School of Law Summer Institute

Details

Dates: May 19-24, 2024 

Location: SIU Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center

Program Agenda

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The Southern Illinois University School of Law Diversity Prelaw Summer Institute operates for and benefits diverse college and university current sophomores and juniors (rising juniors and seniors) who desire information and strategies to prepare for law school. Participants will learn about the application and admissions process, the Law School Admissions Test, how to properly read and review a case, legal writing, paying for law school, and various career paths. Institute attendees will interact with and have presentations and discussions facilitated by lawyers, law students, and law school faculty.

Participants will also take field trips to the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN, and a St. Louis law firm, as well as visit a courthouse. All participants will also be granted free access to an online LSAT prep course following the institute.

The Program Coordinator for the summer institute is SIU Carbondale Law School graduate Deidre Powell.

Summit Information

  • Application and Registration

    • Applications for 2024 are closed. 
    • Please note, that a committee will review applications. Applicants accepted into the Institute will be notified via email.

  • Activities, Lodging and Transportation

    The Southern Illinois University School of Law Diversity Prelaw Summer Institute has an exciting and informative agenda of activities.

    Participants will stay and eat most meals at the Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center. Located in the rolling hills of Southern Illinois, Touch of Nature is located in a beautiful, peaceful setting and includes outdoor spaces, indoor facilities, lodging, and outdoor experiential education.

    Throughout the institute, transportation will be provided by shuttle or bus. Participants are required to use the provided transportation to and from activities throughout the institute.

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