1-Week
Grades 9-12
Summer 2027

Teen Tech, IP, & AI Law Program

The law behind the apps, inventions, and AI tools you use every day is still being written. In this 1-week program, you will explore who owns an invention, a brand, or a piece of AI-generated art, and how the law protects your data online.

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Tech, IP, & AI Law

What is the Outset Tech, IP, & AI Law curriculum?

Can you copyright a meme? Can an app sell your data? Tech lawyers work on questions like these every day, often before clear rules exist. You will get to know their work in workshops taught by active attorneys, law school faculty, and law students.

Example topics & sessions:

Patents, Copyrights, and Trademarks: Protecting Ideas
Who Owns What AI Creates?
Privacy, Data, and Your Life Online
Terms of Service: The Fine Print You Usually Skip
Writing the Rules for Artificial Intelligence
Careers in Tech and Intellectual Property Law

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Outset programs are hosted on top university campuses. Students live in university dorms with an Outset roommate for a real college experience.

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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.

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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

How competitive is Outset?

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.

What is the Admissions process?

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.

Does Outset have a cost? Is there financial aid?

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.

What is the application deadline?

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.

What are the summer 2027 dates?

Our summer 2027 dates are July 11-16 and July 18-23 at UNC-Chapel Hill (Sunday to Friday).

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