Pre-College Academy at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
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Curious about law school life? Join Penn Carey Law’s three-week Pre-College Academy in Philadelphia to study a condensed first-year curriculum, explore specialised modules, build legal reasoning and trial skills, and connect with academics - boost your uni applications and career clarity.
The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Pre-College Academy is a three-week summer programme for high-school students (ages 14-018) who want an early, immersive experience of law school. Held on the Penn Carey Law campus in Philadelphia, the programme delivers a condensed first-year law curriculum during the first two weeks followed by specialised modules in the third week (e.
g. , corporate, environmental, intellectual property, immigration, and trial practice). Instruction is provided by Penn faculty and legal professionals and includes practical exercises such as oral arguments, contract negotiation practice, and mock trials.
Students attend weekday classes (typical schedule 9:00 AM 03:00 PM) and can choose residential (boarding) or day options. The programme includes supervised campus life, structured extracurricular activities, site visits (including federal courthouses), and student performance reports at the end of the course.
International students are supported with visa guidance (B-2 or ESTA as applicable) and there are separate international fees/policies described for participants from abroad. Admission is selective and based on application materials and essays; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
The academy is aimed at students exploring legal careers and seeking college-preparatory enrichment in law, advocacy, and legal reasoning.
July - Boarding
July - Day
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- Designed for high-achieving high school students (ages 14-18) with an interest in law, government, or justice.
- Admission is competitive and based on academic achievement, demonstrated interest in law, and leadership qualities.
- Applications require a completed Summer Institute application and thoughtful responses to short-answer essay questions.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; spaces are limited.
£4,710
Day option: £4,710. Boarding option: £7,402. Tuition includes academic programme; boarding includes housing, laundry, and specified meals as noted in the course details. Some specialised courses may require additional academic fees.
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