Rutgers University Pre-College Summer Programs
Rutgers Pre-Law and Mock Trial Summer Academy
One-week non-credit residential mock-trial academy for students completing grades 10-11, age 16-18 with 3.0+ GPA; both 2026 weeks filled and 2027 is not open.
- Application deadline
- Unconfirmed — check official site
- Cost
- Last year's cycle (2026): $2,899; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
- Session dates or duration
- Catalog terms: 1–2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
- Format
- In person
- Location
- New Brunswick, New Jersey, Rutgers-New Brunswick campus and supervised residence halls
- Stipend or pay
- Unconfirmed — check official site
Eligibility: Grades 10–11; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site
Ages 16–18; U.S. and international secondary students could apply; international students had visa, funding and insurance requirements; Be age 16-18 before the summer program; Remain with the supervised residential cohort for the full week
Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
Selection: Rolling review required a 3.0 GPA and complete application. Both weeks reached capacity; qualified later applicants were waitlisted in order. Applicant count, capacity and acceptance rate are not published.
All requirements, expenses and sources
Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Enrollment deposit: $500. Part of tuition, nonrefundable, and required to secure the seat after acceptance.; Connecting Saturday night for students taking both weeks: $55. Additional to two $2,899 weekly program fees.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Full eligibility requirements: Ages 16–18; Residency: U.S. and international secondary students could apply; international students had visa, funding and insurance requirements; Requirement: Be completing sophomore or junior year of high school; Requirement: Be age 16-18 before the summer program; Requirement: Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA; Requirement: Demonstrate English proficiency; Requirement: Remain with the supervised residential cohort for the full week; Exclusion: Students completing grades 9 or 12 were not eligible under 2026 rules; Exclusion: No prior mock-trial experience was stated as required; Exclusion: International participation required appropriate F-1/J-1 documentation, proof of funds and Rutgers health insurance
Selection and application: Selection: Rolling review required a 3.0 GPA and complete application. Both weeks reached capacity; qualified later applicants were waitlisted in order. Applicant count, capacity and acceptance rate are not published. Application materials: Personal essay of up to two paragraphs; One recommendation independently submitted by a teacher or other person who can discuss educational/personal achievements; International applicants: passport, proof of funding, visa and health-insurance materials; English score or possible interview
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