Embark on an in-depth exploration of the intricate workings of legal systems, political structures, and civic engagement with Summer Discovery.Through rigorous academic exploration and practical application, this learning environment aims to foster a deep understanding of constitutional law, civil rights, international relations, public policy, and more.
Law and Government
Georgetown University
Participate in a Summer Discovery law and government course in the birthplace of the United States government. Explore how participatory democracy informs the lives of Americans. Try out your negotiation skills in a Mock Trial. Learn about what it takes to succeed in a law career. Our law and government courses at Georgetown will give you a sneak peek into the inner workings of our government institutions and set you up to be a next generation leader.
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
Get a taste of studying law at the historic University of Pennsylvania with the Penn Carey Law Pre-College Academy. This rigorous academic program gives high school students from around the world the opportunity to experience law school at a world-class university. This academy will give you a well-rounded introduction to the American legal system and how law is practiced in the United States.
University of Michigan
Law and government courses at the University of Michigan offer an exploration into the complex workings of the legal system. In the setting of a college campus where advocacy is fostered and encouraged, you will ponder how the government and legal system shape their lives, and how your civic engagement can provide a voice for change.
UCLA
Dive into an intensive exploration of the law in partnership with esteemed professors of the UCLA School of Law. Law and Strategy of Intellectual Property explores the legal framework behind intellectual property, examining how copyright protects creative works and patents drive technological innovation. Through real-world examples and case studies, students will discover how creators, companies, and lawyers navigate ownership in today's digital landscape where law intersects with pop culture and technology. In the Trial Law and Advocacy Academy, you'll develop real courtroom skills, learning to think quickly under pressure and speak persuasively while experiencing what it's like to work as trial attorneys and witnesses through participation in lectures, mock trials, courtroom visits, opening statements, examinations, and evidence handling.
Vanderbilt
Introduction to Law: Justice and the Legal System will give students an introduction to the American legal system, covering the structure of U.S. law, the Constitution, and influential Supreme Court cases that have shaped society. Students participate in hands-on activities including mock trials, legal debates, and case study analyses while learning how laws are created, interpreted, and applied. The curriculum explores citizen rights and responsibilities, civic engagement, and the ethical aspects of legal practice. Whether aspiring to careers in law, policy, activism, or research, or simply seeking to become informed citizens, students will develop essential legal reasoning skills and understand law's vital role in democracy.
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Summer Discovery offers a wide selection of course subjects for various age groups at top-tier universities.