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Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD) - Apella: Becoming a Lawyer: Arguing the Case

Evanston

High school students explore legal careers through mock trials and case analysis at Northwestern University.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer-programs, loads as the official website for Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development (CTD) summer programs. CTD offers a wide range of academic programs, including "Becoming a Lawyer: Arguing the Case," for gifted students from elementary to high school. The program type is hybrid, with both residential and commuter options available. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for "Becoming a Lawyer: Arguing the Case" are not readily available, Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development generally has positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.2 stars from 100+ reviews, often praising the academic rigor and quality of instruction. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The owner type is a university, leveraging the resources and academic prestige of Northwestern.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD) - Apella: Becoming a Lawyer: Arguing the Case serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day and overnight options
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 14–18
  • Address: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208
  • Phone: 847-491-3782
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD) - Apella: Becoming a Lawyer: Arguing the Case

What ages does Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD) - Apella: Becoming a Lawyer: Arguing the Case accept?
Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD) - Apella: Becoming a Lawyer: Arguing the Case is open to children ages 14–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
Who runs Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD) - Apella: Becoming a Lawyer: Arguing the Case?
Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD) - Apella: Becoming a Lawyer: Arguing the Case is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD) - Apella: Becoming a Lawyer: Arguing the Case provide lunch?
Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD) - Apella: Becoming a Lawyer: Arguing the Case does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD) - Apella: Becoming a Lawyer: Arguing the Case compare to other academic camps in Evanston?
Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD) - Apella: Becoming a Lawyer: Arguing the Case is one of 144 academic camps in Evanston that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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