Just The Beginning A Pipeline Organization Summer Legal Institute D.C.-Maryland-Virginia

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1 Just The Beginning A Pipeline Organization Summer Legal Institute D.C.-Maryland-Virginia Monday, July 7-Friday, July 11, 2014 Hosted by Howard University School of Law The Summer Legal Institute (SLI) is a five-day legal immersion The SLI will be based at Howard University School of Law, located at 2900 Van Ness St NW, Washington, DC We will inform applicants as soon as the site is determined. The SLI provides fun and educational day programming. The program is FREE to all students, with public transportation passes available to students who express a need. Housing is not available; students travelling from a distance further than the metro area are required to arrange for their own housing. Students who participate in the SLI will: Study the legal system and how it works alongside attorney and judge volunteers; Build leadership and teamwork skills; Analyze selected cases, debate legal issues and participate in both a mock trial and an oral argument; Learn what it takes to become a lawyer and observe the action at law firms and courthouses; Develop contacts with legal professionals and organizations that provide scholarships, internships and mentors; and Gain insight into the college admissions process and financial aid resources. 1

2 Recognizing that the involvement of adult role models is critical to a student s educational success, parents/guardians/mentors will learn the steps involved in helping students navigate the process of taking standardized tests, applying to college, exploring financial aid and working toward the ultimate goal of attending law school at the closing ceremony on Friday, July 11, APPLICATION PROCESS The SLI is open to students who will be high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors in the fall of Again, the program is FREE to all students. Enrollment is limited to 50 students. To apply, students must submit each of the following: 1. Completed Application Form (Pages 3-4 of this document) 2. Statement of Interest. On a separate piece of paper, please submit a paragraph telling us about yourself and discussing why you would like to participate in this program. Be sure to include your name on the statement. 3. Copy of your most recent report card. 4. Letter of recommendation from a non-family member who knows you well (a form is included on Page 5 of this document). Apply TODAY! Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis until slots are filled. Completed application packets should be sent to: By lramsey@jtbf.org By mail: Laura Ramsey Program Director, Just The Beginning A Pipeline Organization 233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 6600 Chicago, IL For further information, call or visit 2

3 Name Please type or print clearly, using black or blue ink. APPLICATION FORM Home Address City, State, Zip Code Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Address Sex: Male Female Date of Birth (Month, Day, Year) Year In School High School High School Address The following questions will be saved anonymously and used for demographic purposes only: Ethnic Identity (check one): American Indian or Alaskan Native Are you eligible to receive free or reduced-cost school lunch? Asian Yes No Black or African-American Latino / Hispanic White Other 3

4 How did you find out about the Summer Legal Institute? Parent/Guardian Name(s) Home Phone Number Work Phone Number Cell Phone Number Parent/Guardian Signature (please sign above) Date JTB-APO will send copies of all correspondence and mail to another address of your choice in addition to a home address. Please include the address or of a teacher, coach or mentor who you would like to receive copies of important notifications from JTB-APO. Name Address, City, State, Zip Code OR If selected to participate, I agree to arrive Monday, July 7, 2014 and to attend all program sessions, except in case of emergency. Student Signature Date 4

5 LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FORM Applicant: Please give this form to a teacher, counselor, pastor, employer, etc. to complete. You may NOT be recommended by a relative. Your recommender may also submit a letter of recommendation instead of this form. Name and Title: Address and phone number where you can be reached: Relationship to the applicant? How long have your known the applicant? Why do you believe the applicant should be selected to participate in the Summer Legal Institute? (Attach a separate page if more space is needed) 5