Stephanie Tubbs Jones Summer Legal Academy

This program is coordinated by a collaboration including the CMBA, Norman S. Minor Bar Association, Case Western Reserve University School of Law and Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Minority high school students from schools throughout Cuyahoga County are provided the opportunity to participate in this summer program, combining academic and work experiences.

At the Academy, area high school students participate in a two-week, full day intensive law institute.  The Academy presents a case and takes students through the discovery, interview process, and development of both the prosecution and defense sides of the case, and culminates in a Mock Trial experience, under the supervision of lawyers and judges.  Additionally, students have the opportunity to earn a one month part-time internship and a small stipend. The top student in the program is rewarded with a scholarship.

The 2011 Academy will mark the 7th year of the program and will take place weekdays from Monday, June 13 through Friday, June 24, 2011. To apply for the 2011 program, see "Forms" tab.  All application materials are due by Monday, May 2, 2011.

In 2009, the following employers provided four-week, part-time internships for the students:

• Hon. Ronald B. Adrine, Cleveland Municipal Court
• Hon. Emanuella D. Groves, Cleveland Municipal Court
• Hon. Michael J. Ryan, Cleveland Municipal Court
• Cuyahoga County Department of Justice Affairs
• Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office
• Cuyahoga County Public Defender’s Office
• Deanna Robertson, Esq.
• Friedman & Gilbert
• Federal Public Defender’s Office – Northern District of Ohio
• Fernando Mack, Esq.
• The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
• Rufus Sims & Associates 

For more information on the program, click here to view the brochure on the program.

Download the application by clicking here.  All application materials are due by Monday, May 2, 2011.   View a sample résumé here.

For more information on the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Summer Legal Academy, please contact:

Carmen Dortch-Morris, Diversity Coordinator