project law What is Project Law Track? Project Law Track is a series of interactive sessions all relating to the interesting field of law. Female attorneys with the Chicago Bar Association’s Alliance for Women committee and several teen Girl Scouts have designed the following dynamic sessions.
from an area law school. Get a better understanding of the transformation from undergraduate student to a law school student. Learn tips about how you can be successful at law school and eventually as the successful lawyer you were born to be.
Session 1: Law as Seen on TV: Law and Order, Judge Judy, Legally Blonde.
Session 3: Mock Trial Preparation
Are these shows that you like to watch? Then come to our first law session to determine fact from fiction. We’ll point out the attorney, judge, jury and others who work in the courtroom and watch one of these TV shows and discuss the roles and responsibilities of the actors with female attorneys.
Step into the shoes of a real courtroom attorney by participating in a mock trial exercise. Attorneys from the Alliance For Women will introduce you to a practice legal case. Learn the facts about the case, be assigned a role and then practice giving an argument and/or examining a witness. The attorneys will give you tips and help you practice.
Session 2: Law School & Career Day
Session 4: Mock Trial–Real Courtroom
People may not realize how many different types of lawyers there are. Interact with female attorneys, learn about their different careers, find out how they became interested in the law, receive first-hand advice and ask your questions. Talk to real law students
Who: Girls in 7th grade and older – do not need to be a Girl Scout when applying. Those who are selected to participate agree to attend all sessions (barring health challenges or emergencies). Cost for the series: $30 includes materials and supplies; scholarships are available. (Do not submit payment with application; fee will be due once participants are selected.)
What is a Pathway?
These flexible membership options give girls choices and the freedom to customize their Girl Scout experiences in fun ways. Be in a troop ... or not. Travel ... or stay local. Attend events that you put together from this guide! You choose!
Now you’re ready to try your case in a real courtroom! Play the same role you practiced at the preparation session, except this time you’ll do it in a courtroom. Learn what it feels like to be a trial attorney and receive positive feedback from judges, attorneys and girls.
Where: Girl Scout Gathering Place,
20 S. Clark Street, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60603 Time and Dates: Winter and spring Capacity: 25 girl participants
Applications:
Applications are available on the council website at www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org. Visit our “Just for Teens” section.
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How to Apply: Submit a completed application by Nov. 15, 2012, to: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana ATTN: Project Law Track 20 S. Clark Street, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60603; Or e-mail your application to: aabdullah@girlscoutsgcnwi.org
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