Welcome to the NYLF/Law Online Forum dedicated to the Spring 2007 attendees! This is the place for you to introduce yourself, meet fellow attendees, and get acquainted with the exciting time ahead for you in Washington, D.C.. If you have questions most appropriate for NYLF Staff, pose them here, or, for recent NYLF alumni, here.

"Want to pursue a career in the legal field? The National Youth Leadership Forum on Law gives students an intimate look at the legal profession, the opportunity to watch the judicial process in action and the chance to go behind the scenes at law firms, government agencies and more in Washington, D.C." (1)

"The National Youth Leadership Forum on Law introduces high school juniors and seniors from across the nation to careers in the legal field. This six-day program offers students the opportunity to meet professionals from some of the nation’s top law firms, observe the legal process in action and interact with faculty from renowned law schools. Students test the fundamentals of law through simulations and engage in debate over several legal issues facing our country today.

"Students interact with nationally-recognized legal professionals and gain valuable insight into legal careers. Past visits to the Supreme Court have included a welcome by the resident judicial fellow. In some instances, our students have met individual Supreme Court Justices.

"At the end of the week, students conduct a model Supreme Court hearing based on an actual case. Participants learn and apply court procedures as they analyze and argue the constitutionality of the issue at hand. Some immerse themselves in the roles of attorneys or Justices. Throughout this student-led simulation, participants gain an understanding of the judicial process and develop critical thinking, public speaking and leadership skills." (2)

For a sample schedule, follow this link or, if you already have the password, view the latest updated schedule for your trip using this site.

The Forum on Law affords students unique opportunities for investigation and insight into a career in the legal profession. Learn, be safe, but, most importantly, grow individually and have a great time.

(1)NYLF Forum on Law Index
(2)About the Forum

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