Catholic Law welcomed juniors and seniors from Archbishop Carroll High School for its second annual Youth Summit, according to a March 13 announcement. The event aimed to connect high school students interested in law with the university’s legal community.
The summit matters as it provides early exposure to legal education and career opportunities for high school students, helping them make informed decisions about their futures.
University President Dr. Peter K. Kilpatrick opened the event by sharing insights about the legal profession and answering questions from students. Catholic Law’s Admissions team led an interactive lesson on jury selection, allowing participants to take on roles such as defense attorneys, prosecutors, and jurors for hands-on experience in courtroom procedures. Students also toured the law library and attended a session with the career office, where they learned about different legal career paths including judicial internships, clerkships, and shadowing opportunities available before college.
A student panel featuring third-year law students Albert Anaim, Sofia Guirguis, and Michael Kaiser, along with first-year students Jerra Holdip and Cecily Hudson, discussed their journeys to law school. They offered advice on useful college courses and reflected on how their experiences compared to their expectations. High school attendees asked questions throughout the panel discussion.
The summit concluded with a lunch that allowed further conversation between law students and high schoolers. Organizers said these interactions help inspire future legal professionals by building connections between current law students and those considering a similar path.
