Thank you for your interest in the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Summer Legal Adventure. This program was established to honor Stephanie Tubbs Jones’ legacy and commitment to the practice of law, public service, and education of aspiring lawyers and future leaders. This application may take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Please follow these guidelines when preparing and submitting your application:

1. You must submit the names of two references, either from two teachers OR from one teacher and one other professional. Your references should be able to attest to your ability to succeed in a challenging program that will provide you with educational advancement and professional opportunities.

2. A current resume that shows your education and work history, achievements, and volunteer and extracurricular activities.

3. Include a typed essay that demonstrates your interest in the Summer Legal Adventure. Please explain what you hope to gain by participating in this program. The essay must be 300-500 words, typewritten, and double-spaced.

4. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

5. Contact Trenton Butler, Community Engagement Manager with any questions or concerns.

***Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Applications submitted prior to May 18th will be given priority***

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* 1. Your Contact Information

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* 2. Your Parent(s) or Guardian(s) contact information

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* 3. Name of your high school

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* 4. List the name and email of one teacher as a reference (Be sure to inform the teacher you are using them as a reference. A Teacher Reference form may be sent to them at a later time.)

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* 5. List the name and email of the second reference (another teacher or a work supervisor, coach, or mentor; not a family member. Be sure to inform them you are using them as a reference. A Reference form may be sent to them at a later time.)

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* 6. Do you plan to attend college immediately after your graduation from high school?

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* 7. Have you participated in your school's Mock Trial program?

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* 8. Have you taken any law-related courses or had other law-related education experiences?

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* 9. If you answered yes to question 8, what is the name of the program? Please also provide a brief description.

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* 10. RESUME

Files should be saved as FirstName_LastName_Resume

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* 11. ESSAY

Why are you interested in the Summer Legal Academy? What do you hope to gain by participating in this program?  

The essay is your opportunity to set yourself apart from other applicants.  The essay should be 300 - 500 words, be typewritten, and be double-spaced. 

File should be saved as FirstName_LastName_SLAEssay

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* 12. Type your essay response below. If your essay is attached above, please type "n/a" in the box below.

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