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Explore the world of Criminal Justice and the Legal System

Ready to investigate a crime or take legal action? Whether your aspirations lie in the career fields of crime scene investigation, crime lab and evidence analysis, or as an attorney and member of the legal team this exciting and fast paced conference will help you gain valuable insight into the legal process. Few professions call for as much technical knowledge, critical thinking and strategic teamwork. At the Law & Justice conference, you’ll discover exciting fields where scientists step out of a laboratory and law professionals fight for justice. Meet forensic experts, crime scene specialists, government agents, judges, prominent attorneys and other legal professionals who will describe how evidence is processed and how evidence is applied to case presentations in court. Ultimately you’ll understand the complex threads between the first few minutes at a crime scene and a solid conviction.

Crime Scene Reconstruction

You will discuss how evidence collection and preservation plays a critical role in case preparation and how the smallest detail can unravel a complicated crime. You’ll  explore how responsibility of the forensic scientist doesn’t end with the collection and preservation of evidence – you will experience first hand how an expert prepares scientific data for attorney questioning and ultimately trial.

Present Your Case

After careful review of the scene and evidence, you’ll present your findings as an expert witness in a simulated courtroom, or you may be an attorney on the prosecutor or defense team. There’s nothing as exhilarating as arguing a case or cross-examining a key witness - especially when law and justice hang in the balance. You’ll learn how to think on your feet, argue persuasively, and respond intelligently to questions.

LeadAmerica has received the distinction of endorsement by the American Mock Trial Association.

 

Program Highlights

LeadAmerica has received the distinction of endorsement by the American Mock Trial Association.

From crime scene to courtroom! — The Law & Justice Conference puts you at the forefront of the criminal justice and legal systems in action. Forensic experts, crime scene specialists, government agents, judges, attorneys and others will expose you to this exciting profession as they take you from crime scene to courtroom, and ultimately to a criminal conviction.

At the Law & Justice Conference you can:

• Handle and enter evidence. Prepare expert witnesses. Compose compelling opening statements and closing arguments.
• Assume the role of a prominent attorney in a simulated courtroom trial where you will conduct direct- and cross-examinations that bring the truth to light and build your case.
• Gain exposure to mission-critical roles and choose your specialty as a legal or forensic expert.
• Understand the dynamics of U.S. Criminal Justice Institutions such as the FBI, DEA, Secret Service, and state and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Obtain behind-the-scenes insight into the criminal justice system through a visit to a Federal or State Court where you’ll be briefed by personnel and given an insider’s look into the judicial system.
• Experience what it’s like to be a first-year college student.
• Get a true sense of what it’s like to be an active attorney faced with a real-world case.
• Receive a certificate of completion from the Commission on Forensic Education* (COFE).
• Earn up to two college credits

Conferences include dynamic off-campus guided field trips:

Columbia University Conference, New York — Visit a local New York courthouse and gain an insider’s view into the American judicial system. Experience the electric energy of Times Square, tour Rockefeller Center, and explore the vibrant sights and sounds of NYC including the famed theatre district, restaurants, shops, and iconic architecture.

DePaul University Conference, Chicago — Visit the Circuit Court of Cook County at the Richard J. Daley Center in Chicago where you will display your legal skills in a real courtroom setting during the final mock trial simulation. Take a recreational guided side trip to Chicago’s famed Navy Pier lakefront attraction where you can explore numerous exhibits, stores, and sights.

George Washington University Conference, Washington DC — Visit the National Crime and Punishment Museum. This visit provides an in-depth look into the history and consequences of crime, and the tools of crime fighting. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive crime scene that involves using a variety of forensic techniques such as fingerprinting, ballistics, and DNA analysis.

Investigate your future in the criminal justice and legal system

* The COFE, as part of the American College of Forensic Examiners (ACFEI), is dedicated to promoting the growth and emphasizing the importance of forensic science programs in education.

Program Components

• College Accredited, Academic Curriculum
• Analyze information, engage in debate, resolve conflict, and build networks of support as you practice being the criminal justice leaders of tomorrow
• Engage in hands-on workshops designed to provide a comprehensive appreciation for investigation, evidence processing, expert testimony, and the preparation of legal documents
• Illuminate an insider’s view of the current American legal system – from the crime scene to the court room, students are exposed to all facets of the criminal justice system
• Engaging Faculty & Guest Speakers
• Gain access to Academic and Professional Leaders in the criminal justice field
• Speakers may include Prominent Attorneys, Judges, Legal Experts, and Forensic Experts from various disciplines (e.g. latent print expert, DNA analyst, forensic chemist, Medical Examiner, etc.).
• Program Relevant Field Excursions
• Experience the program content and appreciate regional sites of importance through field excursions designed to complement the academic and skill building objectives of the program
• Field Excursions may include visits to:
  • Washington, DC:  U.S. Supreme Court, DC Superior Courthouse and the National Museum of Crime and Punishment
• Career Focused Skills & Personal Development Workshops
• Formulate a Personal Mission and Vision plan for your future
• Develop and polish skills like Time Management, Decision Making, Team Building, Conflict Resolution, Public Speaking, and Communication
• Explore the opportunities and strategies to advance in program related career fields
• Collegiate Experience & College Enrollment Seminars
• Experience College Life from challenging academics to dormitory living
• Gain an important head start in the Preparation for College and the College Admission Process
• Friends & Support for a Lifetime
• Develop a network of Fellow Scholars, Friends, and Mentors

 

A DAY AT LAW & JUSTICE

 

7:30 - 8:30	Breakfast
9:00 - 10:30	Lecture and Discussion: Fingerprinting - Theories and Practices
11:00 - 12:30	Laboratory Exercise: Latent Fingerprint Collection
12:30 - 1:30	Lunch
1:30 - 3:30	Field Experience: U.S. Supreme Court Tour & Briefing
4:15 - 5:15	Lecture and Discussion: Direct Examination
5:15 - 6:00	Trial Practice: Direct Examination
6:00 - 7:00	Dinner
7:30 - 8:30	Skills Workshop: Time Management
8:30 - 10:30	Social Event
10:30	Room Check

*This is a sample day and examples of lectures, excursions and activities each program may include. All speakers and events are subject to availability and change, without notice, before or after the start of a conference.

 

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Previous Guest Speakers & Organizations Include:

Criminology & Forensic Science Experts

• Arthur Young, Forensic Biologist, NSM Labs
• Robert Baier, M.A., Forensic Document Examiner
• Honorable Frederick H. Bealefield, III, Police Commissioner, Baltimore Police Department
• John L. Carey, Senior Investigator, New York State Police Department
• Dr. Joseph Dizzino, Former Director, Crime Laboratory, Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Dr. John Giordano, Forensic Odontologist
• Donald Hayes, Jr., M.F.S., Director,  Boston Police Department Crime Laboratory
• Dr. Lawrence Kobilinsky, Professor and Chairperson, Department of Sciences, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
• Thomas Lee, Deputy Superintendent, Boston Police Department
• Don Mikko, Firearms Expert, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory
• Michael Mines,  J.D., Deputy Assistant Director, Directorate of Intelligence, Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Nicole Nicklow, M.F.S., Federal Bureau of Investigation, Crime Laboratory
• Paul Palumbo, Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Dr. Melissa Pasquale, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, New York City
• Jim Trainum, Director of the Violent Crimes Apprehension Program, Cold Case Metropolitan Police Department

Lawyers, Judges and Legal Experts

• Olegario D. Cantos VII, Esq., U.S. Department of Justice
• The Honorable Patricia Jessamy, J.D., State’s Attorney, State of Maryland
• The Honorable Marla Miller, J.D., Judge, Superior Court of California – County of San Francisco
• Dr. David Nersessian, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law, Boston University School of Law
• The Honorable Suzanne Ramos-Bolanos, J.D., Judge, Superior Court of California – County of San Francisco
• The Honorable Lee F. Satterfield, L.L.M., Chief Justice, Superior Court for the District of Columbia
• Edward Stern, J.D., Assistant Dean for Pre-Law Advising, Boston University
• The Honorable John Torribio, L.L.M., Los Angeles Counter Superior Court Justice

Law Schools and Law Firms

• Boston University School of Law
• Columbia University School of Law
• Georgetown University Law Center
• Harvard Law School
• Stanford University Law School

Dates, Location and Tuition

Complete tuition, enrollment and other conference details can be found in the Application and Enrollment & Other Details included in your invitation package and in the online application.

Please pay careful attention, as dates may have changed from printed material.

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2012 Summer Law & Justice Sessions *

Location	City	Program Date	Tuition	Tuition & Travel Insurance	College Credits Available
George Washington University	Washington, DC	June 23 – June 30	$2,349	$99	2	Enroll
DePaul University	Chicago, IL	July 21 – July 28	$2,349	$99	2	Enroll
Columbia University	New York, NY	July 10 – July 17	$2,795	$99	2	Enroll
Check out the Law & Trial Conference at Stanford Law School. Click here for details.

Tuition Includes:

• One college credit ($475 value)**
• A full schedule of classes, briefings, lectures and simulations
• Certificate of Completion
• Housing accommodations at a University/College dormitory
• All on-campus meals ***
• Course materials and lab fees
• Transportation as needed for off-site activities, briefings and events
• Field trips and social events
• Program Faculty and on-site staff for supervision
• LeadAmerica T-shirt
  

* Dates and locations are subject to change

** To earn college credit, the student must successfully complete all aspects of the program (see college credit information for more details). The Law & Justice conference is accredited for two (2) college credits.  Tuition includes the first college credit from Loras College. A second college credit is available at a reduced fee of $299.

*** Students will need spending money for several off-site meals, souvenirs and incidentals.

Students are responsible for their own airfare or other travel costs to and from each conference location.