Pre-Law Bootcamp
It’s never too early to start thinking about a career in law! Whether you want to become an attorney, a judge, a legislator, an academician, or an activist, now is a great time to explore the many opportunities in this growing field. This course provides you with an overview of what it takes to become an attorney and knowledge of careers in the legal professions, basic substantive law, and litigation trials. You can expect a combination of in-class lectures, speaker panels, and discussions about courthouses, public interest organizations, and government agencies to gain an insider’s view of all that the study and practice of law have to offer. Additionally, you will study a range of topics in law and real-life cases to build your understanding of the US legal system. If you dream of becoming an attorney or you plan to pursue pre-law in college, this course will provide a great pre-college perspective on the next steps needed to reach your career goals.
You'll Walk Away with
- An overview of careers in the law, basic substantive law, and litigation trials
- Experience with actual legal topics and cases that serve as an introduction to the study of law
- An NYU transcript showing grade(s) earned upon completion of the course (Please note: No college credit or certificate of completion is granted for this course.)
Ideal for
- High school students who have completed grades 9, 10, or 11
- High school students interested in a career in law
6 sections
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Summer 2025
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Section
001 -
Semester
Summer 2025 -
Date
Jun 23 - Jun 27 -
Day
M-F -
Time
9:00AM-5:00PM -
Sessions
5 -
Faculty
Sciacca, Thomas -
Location
Washington Square
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Section
002 -
Semester
Summer 2025 -
Date
Jul 7 - Jul 11 -
Day
M-F -
Time
9:00AM-5:00PM -
Sessions
5 -
Faculty
May, Petria -
Location
Washington Square
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Section
003 -
Semester
Summer 2025 -
Date
Jul 14 - Jul 18 -
Day
M-F -
Time
9:00AM-5:00PM -
Sessions
5 -
Faculty
Sciacca, Thomas -
Location
Washington Square
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Section
004 -
Semester
Summer 2025 -
Date
Jul 21 - Jul 25 -
Day
M-F -
Time
9:00AM-5:00PM -
Sessions
5 -
Faculty
May, Petria -
Location
Washington Square
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Section
005 -
Semester
Summer 2025 -
Date
Jul 28 - Aug 1 -
Day
M-F -
Time
9:00AM-5:00PM -
Sessions
5 -
Faculty
May, Petria -
Location
Washington Square
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Section
006 -
Semester
Summer 2025 -
Date
Aug 4 - Aug 8 -
Day
M-F -
Time
9:00AM-5:00PM -
Sessions
5 -
Faculty
Sciacca, Thomas -
Location
Washington Square
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