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The Western Kentucky University Professional Legal Studies program and the WKU Pre-Law Student Association is hosting a Leaders in Law Academy from June 4-6. The academy is a three day immersion experience into the world of law. It is a great opportunity to become acquainted with law and its processes. The Leaders in Law Academy provides students the opportunity to meet with state legislators, interact with professionals in the legal field, and visit local courts and law offices. 

The Academy runs from 9 am to 2 pm from June 4-6 for high school students aged 15-18 at Western Kentucky University’s Campus. Camp staff include WKU faculty in the Professional Legal Studies program, students in the Pre-Law Student Association, and members from the WKU Mock Trial team. Additional camp details are included on the attached registration form. The registration deadline is May 15th.

If interested, please view the registration form and attach all necessary information. 

Form for registration can be found here.

Please email julie.shoadoan@wku.edu with any questions or additional information.

To learn more about the WKU Professional Legal Studies program, visit https://www.wku.edu/political-science/professional-legal-studies/.