- May 21
- 2 min read
Stetson University College of Law’s Pathways to Justice Academy youth summer application is now open to students ages 15 to 17 in the Tampa Bay area.
Local high school students will have the chance to participate in this immersive, hybrid program that provides real-world experience in the legal system and public policy through a one-week course. Civics education takes on a new look with candid conversations, workshops led by legal professionals, and sessions designed to empower students to develop their leadership skills.
Pathways to Justice Academy celebrates its fifth year of placing students face-to-face with judges, activists, and attorneys working within a range of specialties, and others passionate about creating positive social change.
Through this interactive program, students learn about the critical role young people played during the Civil Rights Movement and other transformative moments throughout history, while simultaneously witnessing firsthand how legal professionals can help advance important social causes.
Though the program is structured for one week, participants can extend their stay beyond the curated process. Stetson’s aligned partnership with Community Tampa Bay's ANYTOWN® Advocacy Academy Program allows interested participants to continue benefiting from mentorship and engagement throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.
The program runs from Monday, July 13th, to Friday, July 17th, and can be attended via Zoom or in person at Stetson Law's main campus in Gulfport, Florida. In-person participation in pre-program orientation will be held on Saturday, July 11th. Participation is free for all selected applicants.
The deadline to apply is Monday, June 15th.
Selected applicants for the program and their parent(s)/guardian(s) will be notified directly via email and parent(s)/guardian(s) will be required to sign a Consent Form to confirm their participation.
Please email youthcivicprogram@law.stetson.edu if you have any questions.
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