Field trips and special events provide the students with opportunities for recreation, leadership training, and the development of lasting bonds with each other, the faculty, and mentors. 

Field Trips & Special Events

Center for Youth Development through Law

U.C. Berkeley School of Law, Berkeley, CA 94720

(510) 642-4520; Fax (510) 643-6171

Email: info@youthlawworks.org

2005 Graduation Speaker, Maria Echaveste, former Deputy Chief of Staff to President Clinton and Lecturer, U.C. Berkeley School of Law

In the mock trials, students apply what they have learned in their course work and polish their oral presentation skills.

Federal District Court Judge Martin Jenkins , 1995 and 2004 Graduation Speaker

1995 Graduation

Celebration

The graduation ceremony, held at U.C. Berkeley School of Law, is the final event of the summer, when students celebrate their completion of the program with family and friends.

On an experiential training field trip, the young people are guided through a series of activities that require physical and mental challenge, creativity, problem solving, and teamwork.

State Bar of California Executive Director Judy Johnson,

2000 Graduation Speaker