Intensive Law & Trial
Over the course of 10 days at Stanford Law School in Palo Alto, CA, students will join other high school students from across the country as they immerse themselves in the study of law, legal rhetoric, and ethics, guided by leading legal professionals.
Welcome to your future as an attorney
Picture yourself standing before a judge, case files in hand, ready to deliver your argument—this is where your legal journey begins.
Ready to step into the courtroom? The Intensive Law & Trial program is your gateway to the legal world, designed for ambitious high school students who dream of careers in law.
What Makes This Different? Learn real trial skills like cross-examination and objection techniques, participate in full-scale mock trials, solve complex legal cases, and learn from Stanford Law School professors—all while living on campus like a real pre-law student.
Your Experience
- Master courtroom advocacy and legal argumentation
- Practice in authentic courtroom settings
- Connect with like-minded students nationwide
- Build relationships with legal professionals and faculty
- Experience life at one of the world's most prestigious universities
Whether your passion lies in trial law, legal ethics, corporate law, or public service, this program gives you the hands-on experience and insider perspective to make informed decisions about your legal career.
Don't just dream about your future in law—start living it.
Sample 2026 Schedule
Day 1: Arrival of Scholars and Program Welcome
Day 2: Building a Case – Theory and Practice
Day 3: Approach the Bench
Day 4: Evidence & Hearsay
Day 5: Tort Law and Negligence
Day 6: Preparing to Cross
Day 7: Closing Arguments
Day 8: Finalizing a Case
Day 9: Law and Trial in Action
Day 10: Program Departure
This sample schedule is provided as an example of the overall quality and scope of the experience offered and is not intended to represent a specific schedule for 2026. The specific 2026 schedule, locations, speakers, and site visits may be modified.
Go Beyond the Classroom
Envision by WorldStrides programs are held at some of the top universities in the country, providing high school students with the opportunity to experience life on a college campus and get a glimpse of what their future may hold.
This Summer, Intensive Law & Trial will take place in the following locations:
College Credit
Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA
June 24-July 3, 2026
July 6-15, 2026
July 17-26, 2026
What's Included?
- All curriculum and instruction
- Program activities
- Site visits and events
- Program materials
- At least two meals a day
- Local transportation during program
- The cost of two college credits
- Certificate of achievement
Now I Know
Hear directly from Intensive Law & Trial alumni about what they now know after attending the program and how it has helped inspire them to pursue their passion.