The Summer Legal Academy (SLA) is a two-week paid readiness program that fuels the minds of ambitious Harris County high school students destined for the world of law! Students will learn the process of applying to law school, what to expect as a law student, the different areas of law, and hear directly from various attorneys and community leaders. The program will provide students who are interested in the legal field with pivotal resources and tools for their journey.
The SLA program is a paid summer opportunity for high school students. Students can expect a classroom style setting with lectures and guest speakers. Elevate your summer, amplify your ambition, and make your mark at SLA!
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The program is open to students in high schools in Harris County who are entering grades 10 through 12. Priority will be given to first-generation college students, students from a low-income background, and/or members of groups underrepresented in the legal profession.
Students will be expected to submit a recommendation letter; a writing sample, which may be a class assignment in which a grade B or better was received; a personal statement; and a short essay response of at least 250 words.
The 2026 application is now closed.
Students can expect to participate in mock law school lectures taught by law professors, read case studies, practice for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), and sit in on panel discussions. Students will gain firsthand accounts about the rigorous nature of law school, best practices for succeeding in law school, and the various pathways to law school. It’s a chance to not only learn about the law but also get a feel for what a legal career could look like.
2026 applications are now closed.
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SLA prepared me for my current role by helping me build valuable connections through networking, which ultimately led to my congressional internship by connecting me with people at the attorney’s office I met through SLA.
Houston is so big, yet so small. At my internship with Pillsbury Law, I met a few panelists from SLA. It was a great conversation starter and for those who knew what SLA was, they knew what type of student I am.
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The SLA is an exciting opportunity for students to dive into the world of law, offering hands-on learning and personal connections with legal professionals.
A typical day in the SLA program may look like:
The Harris County Attorney’s Office fights for the interests of Harris County through the civil justice system to preserve access to clean air and water; ensure safe, healthy neighborhoods; protect consumers against fraud, exploitation, and other bad acts; and defend voting rights.
The office provides legal counsel to Harris County government, elected officials, and employees, and represents them in civil lawsuits.