8legs: Project law seminar

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Girl Scouts learn about careers in law at DePaul seminar

The 16th annual Project Law Seminar at DePaul College of Law connected Girl Scouts from Chicago and Northwest Indiana with mentoring female attorneys, expanding pathways to legal careers.
Participants engaged in a mock trial, practicing courtroom skills in a hands-on learning environment that mirrors real proceedings.
Mentors paired scouts with Second City actors to role-play witnesses, helping them prepare for courtroom experiences with real judges and jurors.
Beyond courtroom practice, the program builds critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork—skills valuable for any career path.
The event highlighted legal careers as an option beyond cookie-selling, exposing girls to professional possibilities in law.
Attorneys mentored the scouts, offering guidance and opportunities to observe trial processes in a real courtroom setting.
The seminar emphasizes mentorship alongside practical lawyering activities, reinforcing supportive guidance from female attorneys.
DePaul College of Law was positioned as the venue, underscoring the university’s role in outreach to young aspiring legal professionals.
The program aims to equip Scouts with transferable skills that support future career success in any field.

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