William Mitchell's Future in Learning Law program began in 1989. Since then, more than 350 Minnesota high school students have taken part in it. The program includes classes in law-related subjects, a sampling of law school education, and preparation for and participation in a realistic mock trial presided over by actual judges and practicing attorneys, or a model U.N. program.

Through 48 hours of a combination of lectures, discussion groups, hands-on workshops, and at least one field trip to a Minnesota court, students meet and hear from lawyers, judges, paralegals, law clerks, and law students, many of them members of the diverse legal community. Some came to law school after other careers. All are examples of what FILL students can achieve.

Summer 2008 Program

• June 12-26, 2008
• Monday–Friday
• 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
   
• Cost: $25 (may be waived for low-income families)
• bus passes available
• daily snack provided

Qualifications

To qualify for the FILL program, students must:

• have completed at least ninth grade but not 12th grade;
• have at least a C+ average in core classes such as English and social studies;
• have enough interest in law to make a commitment to faithfully attend all sessions;
• submit a two- or three-paragraph statement telling why they are interested in the law and the FILL program; and 
• have parental permission to travel by public bus to participate in the program, located in St. Paul.