Application for Summer Law & Trial Institute

Application for Summer Law & Trial Institute, July 7-18, 2025

Name

Street Address

City

State

County

Mobile or Best Phone Number to Contact

E-Mail Address

High School You Are Currently Attending

For academic year 2025-2026, you will be a

Freshman

Junior

Sophomore

Senior

Please Upload a Copy of Your High School Transcript. (Word Document or PDF)

Current GPA*

* If Your GPA is lower than 3.0, please submit an essay of 250 to 500 words explaining why you are a good candidate for the program and why your grades are not an accurate reflection of your ability. (Word Document or PDF)

Please Upload a Letter of Recommendation from a high school counselor, teacher, coach, clergy, or other non-family member. (Word Document or PDF file).
Note: Your recommender can also submit a letter of recommendation later using a separate form.

All Applicants Required Essay: 250-500 words. The essay should highlight why you are interested in law and why you are interested in attending the Summer Law & Trial Institute. (Word Document or PDF file)

Parent/Guardian Information:

Name of Parent(s) or Guardian(s)

Address

City

State

County

Mobile or Best Phone Number to Contact

Email Address of Parent or Guardian

I verify the applicant can fully participate virtually July 7-11, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Eastern. I further verify that the applicant can be in Athens, Ohio for the duration of the in-person program from July 13-18, 2025.

Yes
Unsure
No

Is the student applicant now or ever been charged with or under indictment for a felony?

No
Yes

Is the student applicant now or ever been charged with or indicted for an act committed as a child that would be a felony if committed by an adult?

No
Yes

If the answer to either or both of the immediately preceding questions is yes, was the student applicant convicted of a felony and/or adjudicated as a delinquent child for an act that would be a felony if committed by an adult?

No
Yes

At all times, as an applicant or a student, you are required to notify Ohio University’s Office of Legal Affairs of any charge, indictment, or conviction involving a felony or act that would be a felony if committed by an adult. Failure to provide such notification may result in student disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from Ohio University.

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