Apply for 2023 Summer Legal Academy thanks efamily member Charic Daniels for sharing!

 

Apply for the 2023 Summer Legal Academy! The Summer Legal Academy (SLA) is a paid two-week educational readiness program for high school students aspiring to become attorneys. Students will learn the process of applying to law school, what to expect as a law student, the different areas of law, and hear directly from various attorneys. This program will provide students who are interested in a future career in the legal field with pivotal resources and tools for their journey. The SLA is open to students in high schools in Harris County who are entering grades 10 through 12. Priority will be given to first-generation college students, students from a low-income background, and/or members of groups underrepresented in the legal profession. Students will be expected to submit a recommendation letter; a writing sample, which may be a class assignment in which a grade B or better was received; a personal statement on their most meaningful achievement and how it relates to future goals and a short essay response of at least 250 words on one of the following topics; (1) Why are you interested in pursuing law? (2) What is one goal or hope you have for your future? (3) What does public service mean to you? Apply Now More information and the application to apply for the Summer Legal Academy are available at cao.harriscountytx.gov/students. Applications for the 2023 SLA program are open until Friday, March 24. Hear from the 2022 SLA cohort Questions? If you have additional questions about the program, would like more information, or would like to request that the County Attorney or staff member speak at your school please email Communications@harriscountytx.gov. Email Our Office Office of the Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee cao.harriscountytx.gov  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌

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