WFL MINI LAW SCHOOL 2026 SUMMER PROGRAM (JUNE 1 - 5)

"Thank you for organizing such a fantastic camp! The experiences from this past week, including participating in my first mock trial, have truly deepened my passion for the law and given me a clearer sense of what field of law I want to pursue. The week was so well organized, and with the lack of similar opportunities in the area, I am so glad that you volunteered a week of your time and countless more hours of planning to make this happen. You both have great personalities that made the week a perfect mix of learning with fun (and the trivia was great, though I may be a little biased.) It was a tough decision to decide if I would be able to participate in the camp, as it would require ending my law internship downtown a week early. However, I am very confident that I made the right choice and can't imagine it any other way! The content of the camp taught me more than any day in a job could. This morning took some time to get adjusted to without a legal panel to question or those Marriott cookies; however, I am already looking forward to next year and the day when I present a case for a judge, no longer in a mock trial context! Thank you, J.K. (student)

"I had the privilege of participating last summer in the High School Mini Law School program that you and your husband led back in August. I wanted to sincerely thank you again for such an impactful experience introducing me to the world of law in so many different aspects. I especially loved going to the Circuit Court in Waukegan and observing the trial there, as well as touring the Northwestern law school campus. That summer experience played a major role in affirming my decision to pursue political science in college, and I can’t express how grateful I am to you and your husband for opening up your profession to inspire the next generation of lawyers. E.F. (Student)

" Thank you very much to you and David for organizing such a wonderful session - it was extremely impactful and broadened the insights on how our legal system works and giving kids a very diverse sneak peek into various areas of law. J. enjoyed it very much and learned quite a bit. Now we just have to wait and see if he chooses law as his future career." M.K. (Parent)

"I wanted to take a moment to thank you for organizing such a wonderful mini law camp for high school students. The amount of planning, coordination, and dedication that went into making it such a success is truly inspiring. Your efforts brought together so many passionate professionals willing to share their experiences and demonstrate what it truly means to be a lawyer. This kind of exposure and mentorship is an invaluable gift to young people exploring their future careers. You gave these students more than just a camp—you gave them an experience that could shape their futures. F. came home excited each day, eager to share what she learned and experienced. She is already looking forward to next year’s camp with great anticipation. Thank you again for your outstanding contribution, to the profession and for inspiring the next generation." Z.V. (parent)