High School Law Institute (HSLI)

A free, student-run program at NYU School of Law where high school students take yearlong Saturday courses in constitutional law, criminal law, and speech and debate taught by teams of NYU Law students. Classes meet from 10 AM to 1 PM, October through March. The year ends with a mock trial for first-year students and a moot court for returning students, paired with Columbia Law counterparts. Students can enroll up to four times.

Offered by New York University. Summer Program for high school students in New York, New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

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Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in New York, New York.
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about High School Law Institute (HSLI)

When is the High School Law Institute (HSLI) deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is High School Law Institute (HSLI) free?

Yes. High School Law Institute (HSLI) is free to take part in.

Who can apply to High School Law Institute (HSLI)?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in New York, New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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