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April 15
Deadline Approaching for 2014 Law and Leadership Summer
Institute!
Special to The Truth
The Law and Leadership Institute (LLI) is accepting
applications from current eighth grade students in Akron,
Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Toledo! The
2014 Summer Institute will take place at the law schools in
six cities across Ohio including Capital University Law
School, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, The
University of Cincinnati College of Law, The University of
Dayton School of Law, The University of Toledo College of
Law, Cleveland State University’s Cleveland Marshall College
of Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law and
the University of Akron School of Law.
The 2014 Summer Institute for current eighth grade
students in Toledo will be held for five weeks
Mondays-Fridays, June 23 – July 25, 2014 from 9:00 a.m.
until 4:00 p.m. at The University of Toledo College of Law.
Supplies, meals and transportation (Metro bus pass) are
provided FREE to participants. In fact, current
eighth grade participants who successfully complete the
five-week summer program will receive a stipend of up to
$150!
What is the 2014 LLI Summer
Institute?
LLI is your opportunity to
sharpen your skills while learning the secrets to thinking,
writing, and speaking like a lawyer! You will learn
techniques to improve your reading, writing and public
speaking while learning how to deliver a persuasive
statement like a real attorney in a fun and fast-paced
environment. If you want to learn about being a lawyer or
just want to improve your leadership skills and confidence,
then this is the opportunity for you! Meet new legal
professionals each day, attend field trips, enjoy games and
participate in a mock trial.
Why LLI? LLI students are placed
on the path towards success! LLI builds knowledge of the law
while developing critical skills such as: analytical
thinking, problem solving, writing, professionalism,
leadership and public speaking all with a focus on college
preparation. LLI programming introduces diverse youth to
the legal profession and helps to prepare them for academic
and career success. Students receive free ACT/SAT
preparation and assistance with college planning. Last
year’s graduating class had a 100 percent college acceptance
rate and many with scholarships!
Space is limited! Applications are
available on the LLI website:
www.lawandleadership.org
or from your school guidance counselor. Complete and return
your application as soon as possible to secure your spot in
this summer’s class. Completed applications may be returned
by mail postmarked by April 15, 2014 to: LLI
Selection Committee, 1700 Lake Shore Drive, Columbus, Ohio
43204; by fax: 614-485-3075 or by email:
lli@lawandleadership.org.
Please visit the Law and
Leadership Institute website for more information (www.lawandleadership.org)
or call us with any questions: 614-485-3503. Our Program
Director, Rachel Wilson, may be reached at
rwilson@lawandleadership.org.
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