2008 Academy of Law & Leadership
July 19 - July 27, 2008
University of Denver
Sturm College of Law
Because summer camp isn't just about scissors and glue anymore,
but it is still full of FUN and ADVENTURE!!!
The Academy of Law and Leadership is designed to give high school students skills and tools to help them become the leaders of tomorrow. Using interactive, inspiring and innovative curriculum, students are challenged to push their limits; develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; work effectively in a team environment; and prepare themselves for active, contributing roles as leaders in their communities.
The Academy of Law and Leadership also teaches trial advocacy skills, emphasizing critical analysis, persuasive argument and advocacy, while working in a team environment. The Academy culminates in a Mock Trial, where students demonstrate their new skills.
The Academy of Law and Leadership is also a week of fun and adventure. Using both on- and off-campus activities, The Academy engages the students in opportunities to develop team building, trust, citizenship and duty, and negotiation or mediation skills, through games, service projects, and other interactive opportunities.
The Academy of Law and leadership is a life-changing week of adventure, self-discovery, friendship, leadership building, and service!!
The Academy of Law and Leadership is the ultimate courtroom and leadership experience spending 10 intense days focusing on advocacy and leadership skills in the mile-high city of Denver, Colorado. It is a dual-module learning experience that assists students in maturing and preparing for life after high school.
- Critical Thinking
- Presentation & Persuasion
- Honor
- Values Awareness
- Eithics
- Actions Accountability
- Sense of Citizenship
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Does your summer list of "Things To Do" include?
- Making New Friends
- Trying to Solve a Criminal Mystery
- Being able to say "Objection" in a real courtroom
- Sharpening your Analytical & Communication Skills
- Living on a college campus with lots of friends
- Giving back to the Community
- Getting ahead for College
- Just getting out of the house!
If any of these apply, then The Academy of Law and Leadership is the place for you!
Experience Law
The Academy of Law and Leadership is not limited to students pursuing a career in law, but rather any student who, in the spirit of Socrates, wishes to honor his or her innate capacity to question and develop oneself.
Students will be part of a four-person "mock trial" team. Each student serves as an attorney and performs both direct examinations and cross-examinations of witnesses in the presentation of their team's criminal case.
The case is based upon an actual case, and the outcome of the case will be revealed to the students in the Academy's Closing Ceremony. As an added bonus, each student also gets to serve as a witness for another trial team, which is always an opportunity for much creativity.
Students need not have prior mock trial experience. Seasoned trial attorneys serve as instructors, while team leaders are actual law school students. Team leaders help students draft direct and cross examinations, opening statements, and closing arguments to create a persuasive case. Daily immersion in the art of trial advocacy will quickly sharpen each student's skill.
This is a fantastic opportunity for students to learn to think critically, speak persuasively, and most of all, have fun!
Build Leadership
Students engage in a variety of discussion and activities that focus on five of the primary life skill areas needed for their entire life:
- Personal Strengths
- Identification
- Teambuilding
- Trust
- Citizenship and duty
- Negotiation & Mediation
Students are involved in a great deal of team interaction and activities that include:
- The ROPES Course
- Survivor-The Academy of Law and Leadership Style
(don't worry-no flying alligators)
- Team community Service Project
- Conqueror: The Leadership Game
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