James Weldon Johnson/Robert H. Waters Summer Institute

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The focus of the James Weldon Johnson/Robert H. Waters Summer Institute (“JWJ Institute”), which was founded in 1988, is to prepare incoming 1Ls for the rigors of law school. The JWJ Institute assembles selected students for an intensive, five-week introduction to case analysis and legal research and writing, combined with interactive learning and constructive feedback. The JWJ Institute begins with an orientation and ends with a reading period and a final examination, as well as individual student conferences.

In addition to the academic component of the JWJ Institute, students have the opportunity to meet with members of the Miami Law faculty, administration, and upper class students prior to the start of the year and also meet with local individuals from the community who have relevant advice to offer.

Dates

May 26-June 29, 2013

Cost

Participating students will be provided housing on campus at no cost but will be responsible for their meals, travel, and books.

For More Information

Please direct questions to Professor Irwin P. Stotzky, director of the JWJ Institute. If you are interested in applying to the JWJ Institute, please click here and submit your application by the following deadlines.

• First Application Deadline: April 15, 2013 if admitted on or before April 2nd.
• Second Application Deadline: May 3, 2013 for students admitted after April 2nd.

The reviewing committee will evaluate your application and notify you by May 1st. If accepted, you must reside on-campus for the duration of the five-week, full-time program.

Please note that acceptance into the JWJ Institute is premised upon a sincere and verifiable commitment to attend Miami Law beginning in August, 2013 and that all participants must pay their full $1,000 seat deposit prior to the start of the program.