Completed applications, which include a resume, personal statement and two academic references, are due March 29 at 5pm.
The 2024 Donald J. Weidner Summer for Undergraduates Program will take place in-person May 21 – June 14, 2024. During the four-week program, students will engage in activities covering three primary areas:
Classroom Experience — Daily classes are taught by law school professors. Lectures simulate first-year law classes and familiarize students with the functions of the American legal system. Writing workshops help students to develop their writing and communication skills.
Law School Admissions Process — Students are given the opportunity to talk to the admissions staff and committee regarding the important aspects of the law school application process. This includes practical workshops on completing the application, writing personal statements, LSAT preparation, writing resumes and cover letters, financing law school, and individualized career planning.
Careers in the Law — While the program is academic in nature, there are a number of exciting and enjoyable activities that take place outside of the classroom, such as: visits to the Florida Supreme Court, moot court oral arguments and guest speakers, including prominent attorneys and judges in a variety of practice areas.
Program eligibility
College students enrolled at two-and four-year institutions, in all majors and from all backgrounds, are invited to apply following their freshman year. Students who will have earned their bachelor’s degree prior to the start of the program will not be eligible for admission.
Program Costs
The 2024 program will be offered in person on the Florida State University campus. There is no application fee and the program is offered at no cost to participants. Double occupancy on-campus dormitory housing is provided, and each participant will receive a meal card for the duration of the four-week program. Participants will be responsible for their personal transportation to and from Tallahassee.
Those interested may apply via the program page.
