Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, the 2024 Future Latino Leaders Summer Law Institute 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.

• Visits to federal institutions including the Supreme Court, US Department of Justice and US State Department.
• 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.
• 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.
  

• Gain real world experience in the legal field.
• Develop essential skills for success in higher education.
• Start building a network.
• Strengthen career aspirations.