programs
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msba high school mock trial competition
In partnership with the Maryland State Bar Association and Maryland Judiciary, CLREP coordinates the annual high school Mock Trial Competition. Initiated in 1983, the Mock Trial program has grown from 5 teams to more than 140 statewide. Mock Trial is organized in accordance with our judicial circuits, and each circuit has its own coordinator who is critical to the successful operation of the local program. CLREP oversees the program in its entirety, develops a new civil or criminal case each year, and coordinates the statewide competitions including the Regionals, Semi-Finals, and State Championship.
The mission of Mock Trial is to:
The mission of Mock Trial is to:
- further understanding of the law, court procedures, and the legal system;
- increase proficiency in basic life skills such as listening, speaking, reading and reasoning;
- promote better communication and cooperation between the high school community and legal profession; and
- heighten appreciation for academic studies as well as career consciousness of law-related professions.
law links internship
The Law Links Internship was initiated in Baltimore City in 1994; over the years, and dependent on funding, Law Links expanded to include other counties. It currently runs in Baltimore City, and is available to rising juniors and seniors who attend city public high schools.
Law Links is a 7-week, paid summer internship that places high school juniors and seniors in law firms and law-related agencies. Interns work full-time, Monday through Friday, and are paid $9.25/hour. In addition to the on-site internship, students also participate in the Law & Leadership Institute - a 50-hour educational seminar that begins with a 2 1/2 day orientation and resumes each Wednesday morning. The Institute is held at the University of Maryland School of Law.
The internship is much more than a summer-jobs program: it is designed to effectively prepare young people to work in a professional setting. As part of their participation in Law Links, youth are outfitted with professional attire from either Ann Taylor or Joseph A. Banks. This removes the question of what is "appropriate" professional dress, and also ensures no student is at a financial disadvantage in purchasing business attire when beginning the internship. To date, 794 students have been offered Law Links Internship.
Law Links is a 7-week, paid summer internship that places high school juniors and seniors in law firms and law-related agencies. Interns work full-time, Monday through Friday, and are paid $9.25/hour. In addition to the on-site internship, students also participate in the Law & Leadership Institute - a 50-hour educational seminar that begins with a 2 1/2 day orientation and resumes each Wednesday morning. The Institute is held at the University of Maryland School of Law.
The internship is much more than a summer-jobs program: it is designed to effectively prepare young people to work in a professional setting. As part of their participation in Law Links, youth are outfitted with professional attire from either Ann Taylor or Joseph A. Banks. This removes the question of what is "appropriate" professional dress, and also ensures no student is at a financial disadvantage in purchasing business attire when beginning the internship. To date, 794 students have been offered Law Links Internship.
baltimore city teen court
Baltimore City Teen Court began in 1999, and is one of 10 youth court programs currently operating in Maryland. Teen Court is part of a national trend, made available to young people who have been arrested for misdemeanors, for the purpose of diverting them out of the juvenile justice system. The program relies on the youth respondent accepting responsibility for his/her actions and providing restitution to the community where the offense occurred.
Over its lifespan, BCTC has adjudicated more than 2000 young people, for whom the recidivism rate is much lower than that of the juvenile system.
Over its lifespan, BCTC has adjudicated more than 2000 young people, for whom the recidivism rate is much lower than that of the juvenile system.
MSBA law day conference
For nearly two decades, the MSBA Public Awareness Committee and CLREP, have partnered together to host the Law Day Conference. Focusing on a different topic each year, the one-day conference is open to secondary-grade students and educators across the state at no cost. Offering free breakfast, lunch, and educational materials - not to mention incredible speakers - the conference is a fantastic opportunity to bolster understanding of law-related topics. Past topics have included cyber safety, juvenile justice, constitutional issues such as freedom of speech, and more.
moot court competition
The Moot Court Competition is an opportunity for high school students to argue legal issues in a simulated appellate-level hearing. Unlike arguing evidence and facts in a mock trial, moot court offers a chance to argue the constitutionality of an issue. Begun by a small but dedicated group of Baltimore County educators and volunteers, CLREP will offer the Moot Court competition for the first time this coming Fall. Please check back for more information.
Baltimore city council page program
The City Council Page Program is a jointly sponsored initiative between the City Council and CLREP. Each year, students are hired as legislative pages, to support the work of City Council members and staff, as well as to "work the floor" during City Council hearings. Applications are available to juniors and seniors from city schools, beginning in late August. The application deadline falls in September. Selections are made in October, after all interviews are conducted.
summer law academy
CLREP is pleased to bring a fantastic opportunity to Maryland youth: an intensive, one-week Summer Law Academy for 10th, 11th and 12th graders.
