James M. Schnoebelen, Ph.D. Pre-Law Camp Coordinator Office Phone: (785) 670-1426
Email Dr. SchnoebelenThe Washburn University Pre-Law Camp offers an enriching, educational, and fun opportunity for high school students and incoming college freshman to learn about the study of law. The camp features lectures by faculty from both the pre-law and law school faculty, practicing attorneys, mock trial coaches and current Washburn students that help campers understand what a legal education entails. Specific topics that are discussed during the camp include: How to apply for law school, How to prepare for the LSAT, How to survive a pre-law and a legal education, An overview of the legal rules of evidence, and An overview of intercollegiate Mock Trial.
To learn the things that will help get you into law school and will enable you to survive it once you’re there.
Campers also have the opportunity to apply the legal information learned throughout the camp by participating in an actual Mock Trial. Campers will work with some of the nationally competitive Washburn Mock Trial competitors and coaches to prepare for this fun and enriching experience. The mock trial experience will help build your skills in the following areas: Courtroom Procedure, Evidence Basics, Opening and Closing Statement Techniques, Directing and Cross Examining Witnesses, Legal Theme and Theory Development, Arguing Objections, and Testifying as a Witness.
$200 per camper (if payment received by May 28, 2013)
$250 per camper (if payment received after May 28 but by June 22, 2013)
**Costs cover lodging, food, campus and area tours, camp T-shirt and commemorative photo, and all instructional and administrative materials.
Please register online. You may pay for camp with a credit card on the site after you register, or submit payments by check or money order to:
Washburn University Pre-Law Camp
Morgan Hall, Room 266
1700 SW College Ave
Topeka, KS 66621
(Finalized schedules will be sent out once payment has been received)
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Day 1—July 14, 2013 |
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2:00-3:00 p.m. |
Registration & Residence Hall Check-In (LLC Lobby) |
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3:00-3:30 p.m. |
Welcome speech and introductions (LLC Lobby) |
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3:30-4:30 p.m. |
Law Speech- Recklessness (Danielle Hall) |
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5:00-7:00 p.m. |
Dinner |
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8:00 p.m. |
Movie Night- A Few Good Men (Blair Room) |
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Day 2—July 15, 2013 |
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9:00-9:45 a.m. |
Breakfast |
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10:00-11:00 a.m. |
Information Session: Preparation for Law School (Dr. Steve Cann and Yolanda Ingram) (Law School, Room 102) |
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11:00-12:30 p.m. |
Mock Trial Prep Session (Law School, Room 102) |
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12:30-1:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
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1:30-1:45 p.m. |
Load Vans |
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2:00-4:00 p.m. |
Guided Tour of Brown v. Board of Education Historical Site |
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4:00-4:15 p.m. |
Load Vans |
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4:30-6:00 p.m. |
Mock Trial Prep Session (Law School, Room 102) |
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6:00-8:00 p.m. |
Dinner |
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Day 3—July 16, 2013 |
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9:00-9:45 a.m. |
Breakfast (Blair Room) |
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10:00-11:00 a.m. |
Preparing for the LSAT (Dr. Sarah Ubel) (Law School, Room 102) |
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11:00-noon |
Undergraduate Class-Pre-Law |
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12:00-1:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
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1:00-2:00 p.m. |
Discussion Panel: Former Pre-law and Law Students |
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2:00-5:30 p.m. |
Mock Trial Time (LLC) |
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6:00-8:00 p.m. |
Dinner |
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8:00 p.m. |
Mock Trial Time (LLC) |
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Day 4—July 17, 2012 |
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9:00-9:45 a.m. |
Breakfast (Blair Room) |
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10:00-11:00 a.m. |
Law School Class (Law School, Room 100) |
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11:30-12:30 p.m. |
Mock Trial Time (Law School, Rooms 100 & 106) |
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12:30-1:30 p.m. |
Lunch (Blair Room) |
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1:30-1:45 p.m. |
Load Vans |
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2:00-3:00 p.m. |
Tour Kansas Supreme Court |
| 3:30-3:45 p.m. | Load Vans |
| 4:00-5:45 p.m. | Mock Trial Time (LLC) |
| 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Dinner |
| 8:00 p.m. | Mock Trial Time (LLC) |
| Day 5—July 18, 2013 | |
| 8:00-8:45 a.m. |
Breakfast (Blair Room) |
| 9:00-9:45 a.m. | Camp Pictures Taken |
| 10:00-1:00 p.m. | Mock Trial Round (Law School Court Room) |
| 1:00-2:00 p.m. |
Lunch (Blair Room) |
| 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Check-out & Departure (LLC Lobby) |