Pre-Law Virtual Academy

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Pre-Law Virtual Academy (Virtual)

June 28 - July 2 2021 APPLY NOW

Are you interested in law and what it takes to become a lawyer? Can you picture yourself in front of a courtroom? Then start your journey now with the BGSU’s Pre-Law Camp and experience what it is like to be a part of the legal community. At Pre-Law Camp you’ll have the chance to hear from law students, law professors, and other legal professionals from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines within the field including criminal law, corporate law, and public interest law. Campers will learn about legal concepts and language, explore a law library, and test their skills in a mock trial event.

Returning campers welcome as the camp has been redesigned for its fourth year!

What kinds of activities do campers get to do?

Ever wonder what taking an online college course would be like, explore the BGSU Pre Law Virtual Academy and find out.
Course led by BGSU Faculty, Pre-Law Students, and BGSU Pre-Law graduates
Prepare for a career in law by learning the basics of the legal profession
Participant in a Mock Trial
Talk with State and Federal Judges
Watch a live federal proceeding
Learn how to research cases and prepare documents
Dig Deeper into the movie Dark Waters Movie and learn more about the real Ohio Case
Meet virtually with forensic experts and learn about their role within a case
Learn about Criminal & Civil Cases, timelines and components

Who can attend?

For students entering 9th-12th grade in the fall of 2021 and current 2021 High School Graduates.

What does the cost cover?

Webinar Virtual Academy & Course Kit: $175
- Financial Assistance Offered
- BGSU T-Shirt
- Camp Crate including case materials, activity items, program workbook, and more.

Application Requirements

Complete the application form & answers to questions

Application Dates & Deadlines

Final Deadline to apply: April 30, 2021
WAITLIST APPLICATION: May 24th, 2021
First wave applicants will be notified by March 15 of acceptance
Final wave applicants will be notified by May 5, 2021
WAITLIST APPLICANTS will be notified by June 1, 2021

Cancellation Policy

All programs, or camps within a program, may be subject to minimum enrollment and may be canceled if enrollment minimum is not met. In the event of a cancelled program all fees and registration costs will be refunded.
Campers may withdraw their application anytime.
Deposits are non-refundable

ACCEPTANCE & DEPOSIT

To reserve your seat in camp a $20.00 non-refundable deposit is due within 10 days of receiving your camp acceptance. Participants who do not pay the deposit by the tenth day are removed and placed on the waitlist. A deposit made after the 10^th day does not guarantee a seat and must be approved.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Full payment must be received no less than 8 weeks from the first day of the program.
Camp Week: June 28, 2021 Payment Due: May 19, 2021
*Please contact the office to request a payment plan if needed.

FORMS

Forms will be collected via CampDocs. Information with a link to the site will be sent with your acceptance.

BGSU Waiver
BGSU Media Release
Camp Rules & Policies

CANCELLATION POLICY:

If a registration is canceled, the individual or organization making the original CAMP payment will receive:

Full refund minus deposit if cancelation occurs on or before May 19, 2021
75% refund minus deposit if cancelation occurs 21 days or more to the start of camp.
50% refund minus depost if cancelation occurs between 14 days and 21 days to the start of camp.

No refund for a "No Show" or for a cancellation request received 14 days or less prior to the start date of the program. Students dismissed for disciplinary reasons are not eligible for any refund.

Pre-Law Virtual Academy