Accessible education.
Harvard quality.

A Harvard Student Agencies program that introduces the field of law to high school students
(Grades 8–12).

A unique pre-professional program, spread over 2 weekends, where students learn how to read and build a case, how to write position papers, how to navigate the path to law school, and more.



Get equipped with the knowledge and confidence to pursue a career in law.



PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Future Lawyers Problem aims to orient students to the field of law. The program covers due process of law, the many careers in the world of law, the difficult-to-navigate requirements of the application to law school, and much more.

Each day begins with a lecture outlining a skill or concept critical to a career in law, whether it be the inner workings of the court system or how to prepare for the LSAT. From there, students get to build teamwork skills and collaborative thinking by engaging with one another. Guided by qualified Harvard undergraduate instructors, the curriculum aims to provide a comprehensive look at legal systems and give students the chance to meaningfully explore the field. The program enables students to explore law and litigation, gain awareness of history and the current events that contextualize law in society today, and walk away with excitement for their future in law.

Become aware of history and the current events that contextualize law in society today.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

LSAT

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Collaborative Thinking

Creativity

Gain confidence in your ability to navigate the path to law school.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Get introduced to the field of law
  • Learn how to read and build a case
  • Gain insights on navigating the path to law school
  • Benefit from a comprehensive look at legal systems
  • Develop collaborative thinking and teamwork skills
  • Receive guidance from qualified Harvard Mentors

Walk away with excitement
for your future in law.

Schedule Enjoy sessions for 2 weekends starting 15th July 2023

July 15, 2023 (Saturday) - 9:00 AM EST - 12:00 PM EST

1. Introductions & Icebreakers

2. Week Overview & Final Project Introduction

3. The US Court System Lecture

4. Activity: Your State Court

5. Federal vs. State Court Divides (Lecture)

6. Brainstorm for Final Project

July 16, 2023 (Sunday) - 9:00 AM EST - 12:00 PM EST

1. How to Read Cases? (Lecture)

2. Activity: Case-Reading

3. How to Write a Position Paper?

4. Activity: Interactive Thesis Writing

5. Office Hour Style Work Time: Writing a Position Paper for Final Project

July 22, 2023 (Saturday) - 9:00 AM EST - 12:00 PM EST

1. How to be Pre-Law, Practice LSAT Questions, & Law Field Activity

2. Small Claims State Law (Lecture)

3. Final Edits/Peer Review

4. Slide Deck Building for Final Presentations

July 23, 2023 (Sunday) - 9:00 AM EST - 12:00 PM EST

1. Student Presentations

2. Activity: Analytical Reasoning

3. Harvard Q&A

GET THE RIGHT START TO A CAREER IN LAW

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High school students (Grades 8–12) who are keen to pursue a career in law, and who feel they would benefit from interactions with qualified Harvard undergraduate instructors. Ideal students for the program are those who want to explore law and litigation, gain confidence in their ability to navigate the path to law school, and walk away with excitement for their future in law.

Interested students need to submit the application. Shortlisted candidates will go through an interview round before selection.

Admission to the program is by selection only, given the limited space. The program is open to students of Grades 8–12.

Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Applications are processed on a rolling basis, and will be assessed as they get submitted. An application will not be reviewed until all application materials are received by us.

Early application deadline –
31st June 2023.

Regular application deadline –
10th July 2023.

Program Fee for Early Applicants USD 300

Program Fee for Regular Applicants USD 400

High school students (Grades 8–12) who are keen to pursue a career in law, and who feel they would benefit from interactions with qualified Harvard undergraduate instructors. Ideal students for the program are those who want to explore law and litigation, gain confidence in their ability to navigate the path to law school, and walk away with excitement for their future in law.

Interested students need to submit the application. Shortlisted candidates will go through an interview round before selection.

Admission to the program is by selection only, given the limited space. The program is open to students of Grades 8–12.

Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Applications are processed on a rolling basis, and will be assessed as they get submitted. An application will not be reviewed until all application materials are received by us.

Early application deadline –
31st June 2023.

Regular application deadline –
10th July 2023.

Program Fee for Early Applicants USD 300

Program Fee for Regular Applicants USD 400

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Words from participants

1000+ Students.
25+ Countries.
Different Experiences.
Eesh Tiwari
Eesh Tiwari
School: The Shri Ram School
Country: India
"I enjoyed the activities, as they were challenging enough to keep me involved in the whole program. They put the learning during the lectures to the test. I found that it was an excellent way to study and learn. If I had to describe the experience in one word, it would be ‘Enriching.’ "
Nubar Jabrayilli
Nubar Jabrayilli
School: Baku Oxford School
Country: Azerbaijan
"I gained valuable skills from this program, as well as encouragement and motivation. I learned to read legal documents, sort through legal cases, and many more micro-skills that might be useful in a legal environment. Additionally, the lectures gave me a lot of knowledge about US court systems and general legal understanding. I can use these skills and knowledge in my future politics or pre-law courses, competitions, other programs I apply to, and even LSAT. If I had to describe the experience in one word, it would be ‘Priceless.’ "
Devanga Silva
Devanga Silva
School: Overseas School of Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka
" I got first-hand experience on how the courtroom functions before, during, and after a trial and gained an insight into what to expect when going into law school. I now know how to frame witness testimonies, read through cases and analyze evidence, pose an argument, and direct and cross-examine along with many other valuable skills we picked up along the way. If I had to describe the experience in one word, it would be ‘Useful.’ "
Makeya Van
Makeya Van
School: UWC East Africa
Country: Tanzania
"During this program, I learned many skills such as reading and drafting cases as well as learning about the LSAT. Learning about how to read and draft cases gave me insight on what to expect when pursuing a career in law. Learning about the LSAT was also very helpful as I practiced and was exposed to the type of questions that could be asked during the test. Learning about the structure of the test subsequently taught me that being a successful lawyer isn’t just about being able to argue well or doing a lot of reading, it is also about having the ability to assess and analyze certain scenarios and make reasoning with them. If I had to describe the experience in one word, it would be ‘Interactive.’ "



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