WFL MINI LAW SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

An Introduction to the Law Profession.

The WFL Mini Law School Program is a one-week-long high school law program sponsored by Winters Family Law providing students with an introduction to legal careers and trial practice.

Students will meet practicing lawyers, judges, and law school admissions personnel.

Students will participate in interactive sessions with practicing attorneys in multiples areas of law. Students will also meet college counsellors and law school admissions personnel. Students will see first-hand what lawyers do on a day-to-day basis and learn from professionals how to prepare for a career in law. An exciting "pre-law" experience for high school students!

Participate in a Mock Trial Exercise.

As a capstone to the program, students will prepare for and participate in a mock trial before a Cook County Judge in a Daley Center courtroom. Students will prepare their own examinations and arguments, with direction and coaching from WFL's experienced trial attorneys.

Summer Legal Workshop: 2025 Session will happen August 4 - 8.

See the syllabus, here. Students will not spend the week sitting in a classroom; they will go where the lawyers are! Students will visit local courtrooms (Lake and Cook County), visit Northwestern University School of Law for a tour and an information session with law school admissions, and much more.

Apply to WFL Mini Law School

Apply to Mini Law School 2025 Session: August 4 - 8

We are taking applications for the 2025 summer session, August 4 - 8. Here is how to apply:

First, fill out the application, available here.
Second, submit the completed application by no later than June 30.
Third, submit the program fee of $400 by zelle to lenagw@wintersfamilylaw.com, or by credit card using this link. (FYI: WFL and all program lawyers, judges and other professionals are donating their time for free; the $400 fee covers transportation and meeting room space.)

IMPORTANT: This year, we are offering program spots to high school students only on a first-come, first-serve basis. Space is limited, so submit your application and program fee as soon as possible.