- 1-Week
- Grades 9-12
- Summer 2027
Teen Civil Rights & Constitutional Law Program
For teens who care about free speech, fair trials, and equal treatment under the law. In one week, you will explore how the Constitution protects your rights, study the landmark cases that shaped them, and learn to argue a constitutional question yourself.
What is Outset Law?
What is the Outset Civil Rights & Constitutional Law curriculum?
Constitutional lawyers turn big ideals like liberty and equality into arguments a court can rule on. Want to see how they do it? Our 1-week curriculum introduces you to their work, with workshops led by law students, attorneys, and law faculty.
- The Constitution and the Bill of Rights
- Free Speech, Equal Protection, and Due Process
- Landmark Supreme Court Cases and Why They Still Matter
- How Civil Rights Cases Are Built and Argued
- Both Sides of Today's Constitutional Debates
- Careers in Civil Rights and Public Interest Law
Campuses for Civil Rights & Constitutional Law
Included in every program:
Clean Housing
Outset programs are hosted on top university campuses. Students live in university dorms with an Outset roommate for a real college experience.
Healthy Meals
Every Outset program includes a full meal package from Sunday dinner to Friday lunch. Most meals are at campus dining halls, with a few exceptions.
24/7 Staff
Our trained campus staff live on-campus in your dorm and are available 24/7 to guide and support you during your week at Outset.
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Outset is trusted by 1,000+ families each summer for teen career exploration programs. We started with healthcare camps and recently launched Outset Law for teens exploring law school.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Outset is a competitive summer program for 9th-12th grade students interested in law careers. Our programs receive thousands of applicants each year and accept fewer than 50% of students. We have strict academic standards and require applicants to submit a statement about their interest in law. If you pass our initial screening, then you will have a 10-minute video call with our Admissions team. After this call we request a teacher reference for some applicants.
We have an easy 3-step Admissions process. First, you apply online. Next if you pass our initial screening you will be invited to a 10-minute video meeting with our Admissions team. We will ask you about your interest in the field of law. Finally, for some applicants we require a teacher reference. Once you have completed all 3 steps, we give you a decision in 3-5 business days.
Yes, Outset has a program fee that is $2,995. This fee covers your dorm housing, all meals, academic and faculty costs, as well as the costs of 24/7 supervision by Outset campus staff. For students who cannot afford the full fee, you can request financial aid or scholarships in our online application.
Outset does not have an application deadline. We have rolling admissions. Our programs and campuses do fill up fast, so we recommend applying as early as you can.
Our summer 2027 dates are July 11-16 and July 18-23 at UNC-Chapel Hill (Sunday to Friday).
