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YMCA Youth & Government

YMCA of the USA

Law
Summer Program
School year + spring state conferenceModerateState capitols across ~41 states + Washington, DCVaries by state (fall)
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YMCA Youth & Government

YMCA of the USA

A hands-on opportunity for high school students interested in law.

Deadline: Varies by state (fall)Official program link

Location

State capitols across ~41 states + Washington, DC

Cost

Free

Deadline

Varies by state (fall)

Duration

School year + spring state conference

Eligibility

High school students (grades 8-12, varies by state)

What to expect

Teens run model legislatures, executive branches, courts, and press corps, writing bills and debating them at their state capitol and national conferences.

How to apply

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