Future Latino Leaders Summer Law Camp
2025 Summer Law Institute Report
The Future Latino Leaders Summer Law Camp is a unique program designed to inspire students to pursue careers in law, supporting the HNBF’s mission to increase diversity in the legal profession.
Our 2025 program provided an incredible experience for high school students who traveled from across the country to connect with Latinx lawyers at major law firms, corporations and government offices in Washington D.C.
I had an incredible experience this past week in Washington D.C. as a participant in the Hispanic National Bar Foundation’s Future Latino Leaders Law Camp. The week not only inspired me but allowed me to realize that we will always have a seat at the table because of those who came before us. It was great to hear from a multitude of Latinos within the law profession, I learned more than I could ever imagine.”
– 2025 Future Latino Leader
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Future Latino Leaders Law Camp | 2005-2025
2025 Summer Law Camp
July 13 – 20, 2025 | Washington, DC
A unique and enriching experience
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, the 2025 Future Latino Leaders Summer Law Camp hosted students from across the country in our nation’s capital. Participants were able to network with and learn from prominent Hispanic attorneys, judges, and law professors about the practice of law. The experience culminated with the participants’ Mock Trial at the US District Court for the District of Columbia.
Highlights of the 2025 Summer Law Camp included:
- Visits to federal institutions including the Supreme Court, US Department of Justice and Organization of American States (OAS).
- Interactive panels at sponsor law firms where Hispanic attorneys spoke about their paths to the legal profession and their practice areas.
- In-house counsel sponsors presentations discussing the critical role of legal professionals in shaping corporate strategies and tackling complex legal issues.
- Educational excursions to the US Capitol and the National Mall to learn about the legislature and the historical figures and events commemorated by the monuments and memorials.
- Educational visit to the Smithsonian’s Museum of American History’s Molina Family Latino Gallery to learn about the rich and diverse history of the Latino communities and their impact in the United States.
- Reception at FIU in Washington, D.C. to hear a district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida discuss her career path.
- Annual awards reception to recognize the achievements of Hispanics or individuals who contribute to the Hispanic community in academia, the judiciary, and law firms and corporations.
- Networking opportunity to meet the HNBF’s sponsors and awardees.
- Students are divided into teams and receive training from their law school counselors and HNBF’s sponsors in oral advocacy, trial procedures and the rules of evidence. The experience culminates in a mock trial simulation at the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in front of actual sitting judges.
Program Impact:
- Gain real world experience in the legal field.
- Develop essential skills for success in higher education.
- Start building a network.
- Strengthen career aspirations.
