The Marquette Law School & Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association co-sponsor an annual Summer Youth Institute (SYI). The SYI is designed to introduce middle and high school students from the City of Milwaukee to the legal system, expose them to careers in law, and provide them with practical tools for achieving their educational goals.
Students who participate in SYI will - Explore the legal system and how it works; Build leadership and teamwork skills; Analyze selected cases, Debate legal issues and participate in an oral argument; Learn what it takes to become a lawyer; Explore other careers in the legal system; Develop professionalism skills; Develop contact with legal professionals and mentors; Gain insight into the college and university admissions process and financial aid resources.
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YesThe Marquette Law School & Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association co-sponsor an annual Summer Youth Institute (SYI). The SYI is designed to introduce middle and high school students from the City of Milwaukee to the legal system, expose them to careers in law, and provide them with practical tools for achieving their educational goals.
Students who participate in SYI will - Explore the legal system and how it works; Build leadership and teamwork skills; Analyze selected cases, Debate legal issues and participate in an oral argument; Learn what it takes to become a lawyer; Explore other careers in the legal system; Develop professionalism skills; Develop contact with legal professionals and mentors; Gain insight into the college and university admissions process and financial aid resources.