Law programs for high schoolers.
18 programs indexed in law. 11 are free or pay a stipend. 4 prioritize under-resourced or underrepresented students. This page updates whenever we add a new law program.
All law programs
- ModerateGeorgetown UniversityGeorgetown Summer College
Earn college credit in IR, politics, business, and more.
📍 Washington, DC⏱ 3-5 weeks📅 May🎓 10, 11, 12 - Highly SelectiveGeorgetown UniversityGeorgetown University Summer Law Institute for HS Students
Exploration of legal concepts, criminal justice, and the judicial system in a university setting.
📍 Washington, D.C. / Online⏱ 1 week📅 March 15🎓 10, 11, 12 - SelectiveGlobal Citizen YearGlobal Citizen Year Academy (Virtual)
A 2-week virtual program that provides students with the tools to solve complex global issues through design thinking and policy research.
📍 Online⏱ 2 weeks📅 Rolling🎓 9, 10, 11, 12 - SelectiveJohn Locke InstituteJohn Locke Institute Essay
Annual global essay competition in philosophy, politics, economics, history, psychology, theology, and law. Free entry; cash and Oxford summer school prizes.
📍 Online⏱ Self-paced📅 June 30🎓 9, 10, 11, 12 - SelectiveJohn Locke InstituteJohn Locke Institute Essay Competition
Global essay competition across philosophy, economics, history, politics, theology, law.
📍 Online⏱ Annual📅 June🎓 9, 10, 11, 12 - Highly SelectiveLondon School of EconomicsLSE Summer School
University-level economics, finance, IR, and law courses in London.
📍 London, UK⏱ 3 weeks📅 Rolling🎓 11, 12 - ModerateNSLCNational Student Leadership Conference
Pre-college leadership programs across law, medicine, engineering, business and more.
📍 Multiple cities⏱ 9 days📅 Rolling🎓 9, 10, 11, 12 - SelectiveStudent Press Law CenterNew Voices Student Press Freedom
Youth advocacy network defending student press freedoms.
📍 Online⏱ Year-round📅 Rolling🎓 9, 10, 11, 12 - SelectiveAmerican Legion North DakotaNorth Dakota Boys State and Girls State
A leadership program for high school students in North Dakota to learn about government and civic engagement.
📍 Bismarck, ND⏱ 1 week📅 March 15🎓 11, 12 - ModerateNational Speech and Debate AssociationNSDA Nationals
Largest US speech and debate tournament. Qualify through your district. Substantial scholarships for finalists.
📍 Rotating US city⏱ 1 week📅 June🎓 9, 10, 11, 12 - SelectiveSouth Dakota State LegislatureSouth Dakota Legislative Page Program
A year-long fellowship for South Dakota high school students to engage in state policy-making and legislative observation.
📍 Pierre, SD⏱ 1 year📅 April 1🎓 11, 12 - SelectiveStreet LawSupreme Court Summer Institute
Teacher and student programs on constitutional law and the Court.
📍 Washington, DC⏱ 1 week📅 Summer🎓 9, 10, 11, 12 - SelectiveCenter for Civic EducationWe the People
Free national civics competition. Class teams compete in simulated congressional hearings on the Constitution.
📍 State + national⏱ School year📅 Dec-Apr🎓 9, 10, 11, 12 - SelectiveCenter for Civic EducationWe the People Constitution Competition
National constitutional knowledge competition for classroom teams.
📍 Washington, DC⏱ Academic year📅 Fall🎓 9, 10, 11, 12 - SelectiveCenter for Civic EducationWe the People Constitutional Competition
Free constitutional law simulation. Top teams compete nationally in DC.
📍 Multiple (nationwide eligibility)⏱ Year-long competition📅 Varies (school-based)🎓 11, 12 - SelectiveCenter for Civic EducationWe the People Constitutional Competition
National civics competition on the Constitution and Bill of Rights for high schoolers.
📍 Washington, DC⏱ 3 days📅 Spring🎓 9, 10, 11, 12 - ModerateYale UniversityYale Young Global Scholars Politics, Law & Economics
Two-week residential interdisciplinary program in politics, law, and economics.
📍 New Haven, CT⏱ 2 weeks📅 Spring🎓 10, 11 - ModerateYMCAYMCA Youth and Government
Model state-legislature program. Local YMCA fees vary; scholarships available.
📍 State capitals⏱ School year📅 Fall-Spring🎓 9, 10, 11, 12