Young Lawyers Summer School (In-Person)
Three days of engaging legal discussions and debates, building towards a full mock trial in which students take the roles of prosecution and defence barristers. An enjoyable and challenging introduction to the fascinating world of the law!
In additional to legal puzzles, we will also look at advocacy skills – how do lawyers construct a line of questioning and deliver it effectively? How do they think on their feet when the answers they get aren’t what they were expecting? What techniques do they use to hold the attention and win the sympathy of judge and jury?
As well as being fun, and giving students a first look at an exciting potential career path, an important goal of the course is to develop a core set of transferable academic and life skills. The advocacy and debating elements of the event, for example, will stimulate students’ skills of analysis, teamwork, and public speaking (as well as giving a great confidence boost).
This in-person course will include a mock crown court trial, giving students the opportunity to take the roles of lawyers for the prosecution or the defence – to evaluate the evidence and build a case, to make speeches to the court and to cross examine witnesses.
This course offers a lively, challenging and enjoyable environment where students can work together with others who have an interest in law or who are keen to learn about it. The tutors are friendly, engaging and experienced at working with younger students, and will ensure that everyone feels confident and comfortable in participating.
See a more detailed outline for this course.
Three days of engaging legal discussions and debates, building towards a full mock trial in which students take the roles of prosecution and defence barristers. An enjoyable and challenging introduction to the fascinating world of the law!
In additional to legal puzzles, we will also look at advocacy skills – how do lawyers construct a line of questioning and deliver it effectively? How do they think on their feet when the answers they get aren’t what they were expecting? What techniques do they use to hold the attention and win the sympathy of judge and jury?
As well as being fun, and giving students a first look at an exciting potential career path, an important goal of the course is to develop a core set of transferable academic and life skills. The advocacy and debating elements of the event, for example, will stimulate students’ skills of analysis, teamwork, and public speaking (as well as giving a great confidence boost).
This in-person course will include a mock crown court trial, giving students the opportunity to take the roles of lawyers for the prosecution or the defence – to evaluate the evidence and build a case, to make speeches to the court and to cross examine witnesses.
This course offers a lively, challenging and enjoyable environment where students can work together with others who have an interest in law or who are keen to learn about it. The tutors are friendly, engaging and experienced at working with younger students, and will ensure that everyone feels confident and comfortable in participating.
See a detailed schedule for this course.
For full practical and booking details just scroll down past the reviews.
‘The Young Lawyers course was amazing! I made friends very quickly and enjoyed learning about law. I learnt loads and have now learnt different types of law in detail I didn’t know. I enjoyed it very much.’
‘This course was a fantastic way to get an introduction to law where you can experience and take part in a real trial. You also go into detail on all types of law and do activities to learn more. I loved it!’
‘My time with the Debate Chamber was wonderful. I learned about law, and how a courtroom works, and how to make people saw what you want them to say! The host was very knowledgeable, and there were plenty of opportunities to ask questions. I will definitely be returning next year!’
‘This course was extremely informative, and very interesting. I would highly recommend this course if you are young and thinking of becoming a barrister or lawyer, as it gives a great insight into the world of law!’
‘It’s a really fun course where you learn a lot more about law. It convinced me to want to be a lawyer even more and I would love to do another one similar like this next summer!’
Practical Details
This is the in-person version of this course, please see here for the online option.
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The Young Lawyers Summer School is open to students aged 11 – 14. This course is now complete for summer 2023.
The in-person course is three days in length, and teaching hours on each day will run from 10.30am till 4.30pm, with a lunch break from twelve thirty till one thirty (parental supervision over lunch is required, or a permission slip for students to leave the building unaccompanied).
The venue will be Woburn House, Bloomsbury, Central London – see more location details. Please note that this event is non-residential, and accommodation must be arranged independently if required.
The cost for this course is £385, and you can reserve your place with a 25% non-refundable deposit. The remainder of the payment is due eight weeks in advance of the course start date. Please see here for full booking terms and conditions.
If you have any questions, simply call us on 0800 810 1058 or email us at [email protected].
We offer a limited number of full and partial bursaries (of up to 80% of fees) to students who could not otherwise afford to attend. If you would like to apply for a bursary then please complete your bursary application here.