CBA Law Camp is a week-long day camp hosted by the Connecticut Bar Association at UConn School of Law in Hartford that immerses high school students in the world of law and legal practice. Participants engage in panel discussions, advocacy training, and mock trial preparation while meeting and learning from attorneys, judges, and law students. The program also gives students the rare opportunity to observe real court proceedings and gain firsthand insight into what it means to work in the legal profession. Spots are limited and awarded through an application process, making this a selective and prestigious opportunity for students interested in law, justice, and critical thinking.
Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.
Building persuasive arguments and responding to opposing viewpoints on the spot.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Speaking up and taking action on behalf of a cause or group of people.
Writing to convince a reader of a position using evidence and logic.
Gathering and evaluating information systematically to answer a question.
Mock trial preparation and courtroom observation directly mirror legal practice and advocacy work.
Exposure to court proceedings and judicial decision-making through observation and mentorship with judges.
Analytical thinking and advocacy training build skills for policy research and argumentation.
Mock trial competition and legal research instruction introduce core paralegal case preparation tasks.
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