NYLF Law & CSI
How does it feel to deliver the closing argument in a trial or discover the key piece of forensic evidence that changes everything? Don’t just imagine it—experience it at the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Law & CSI.
Over eight amazing days in Washington, D.C., students can choose to perform in a mock trial and interview suspects or learn how to collect and analyze evidence for a criminal trial and complete a facial composite sketch—all while learning from esteemed experts who can put them on the path to a career in law or crime scene investigation.
Investigate the future
- Becoming lead counsel in a mock trial or collecting DNA as a CSI professional
- Learning from expert faculty including FBI profilers, former U.S. Attorneys General, and legal scholars
- Using forensic technology like the professionals, from analyzing DNA in the lab to preparing evidence for a trial
- Getting an inside look at college life at the University of Maryland and George Mason University with tours, workshops, and more
By attending NYLF Law & CSI, students can earn college credit through our partnership with George Mason University.
2024 Locations, Dates & Tuition
Washington, DC
University of Maryland
- June 16-23
- June 26-July 3
- July 6-13
- July 16-23
- $4,195
What’s Included
On-site meals
University Accommodations
9:1 Overall Student-to-Staff Ratio
A Certificate of Completion
Program Highlights
Supreme Court & Investigative Simulations
Use analytical skills to recreate the issues from an actual court case or conduct an investigation using the forensic data collection and analysis process.
George Mason University Law & CSI Experiences
Explore the legal or CSI fields in depth through a unique day-long experience on the campus of George Mason University.
Mock Trial: From Crime Scene to Verdict
Role-play as participants in a criminal case, either as legal teams or forensic experts, to gather evidence and strategize how to present the best case to a judge.
Industry-Leading Keynote Speakers
Hear from some of today’s top investigative minds such as John Douglas, legendary FBI Profiler and founder of the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit, or Candice Delong, former Head Profiler of the San Francisco FBI Field Office.
The Experience, Day by Day
Day 1
Welcome to the Fields of Law and CSI
Day 2
Law & CSI in Practice
Day 3
College and Career Experiences
Day 4
Exploring Professions
Day 5
Preparing for Trial
Day 6
Criminal Justice Reform
Day 7
American Judicial System
Day 8
Looking Forward
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What some of our alumni are saying…
Getting an opportunity to meet new people and learn how to collaborate and communicate better in a group. As well as learning about a career field that interests me.”
My favorite part was experiencing all the new things. This is unlike anything I’ve ever done, I’m extremely proud of how my self-confidence grew. I think I changed drastically, and I really enjoyed that part of the program. Making new friends was great.”
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