NBA Crump Law Camp Camp Overview Law Camp Registration Package 2008: Law Camp Brochure Cover (PDF) The Brochure (PDF) NBA Crump Law Camp '08 Application & Check List (PDF) The National Bar Association Crump Law Camp was established by the National Bar Association to provide students entering the ninth through eleventh grades (between the ages of 14 and 17) with an introduction to the American judicial system. The inaugural two-week camp was held during the summer of 2001 at Howard University School of Law through a grant by the Ford Motor Company Fund. Thirty-two students of diverse backgrounds and races descended upon the campus of Howard University where they were introduced to law school and learned some of the skills required to be an effective lawyer. The campers were paired with college and law students, professors, and practicing attorneys to serve as mentors as they continue through high school, college and law school. The camp provides students with an exciting academic and social agenda, which includes field trips in the Washington, DC area. The competitive highlight of the camp is the Evett L. Simmons Mock Trial Competition. The four winners of this competition are invited to the NBA's Annual Convention. The most telling compliment from campers is the request to return for another summer . Goal of The Camp More than 90 percent of this nation's lawyers are white, as are more than 80 percent of the students enrolled in law school. Yet, more than 30 percent of the United States is comprised of people of color. Projections are that by the year 2050, more than half of the people of this country will be of color. It is imperative that we begin now to direct students, while they are young, to seek careers in legal profession. Thus, there is need on the part of bar associations of color to "grow attorneys." If America is to become a true country of inclusion, the legal system must lead the way. This can be done only when diverse groups of people bring their culture, ethnic, and social backgrounds into the equation. The Faculty and Staff The faculty for the camp includes members of the National Bar's Law Professors Division and visiting guest lecturers. The Law Professors Division consists of professors and deans of several U.S. law schools, who are experienced, professional legal educators and clinical supervisors. The National Bar Association's Law Students Division members, college students, will act as teaching assistants and student monitors. The program has one full-time executive director with experience in the creation, operation, and marketing of youth camps. Part-time administrative staff assists the executive director. Selection of Campers and Tuition Participants must be between 14 and 17 year of age, entering the 9th and through 11th grade. Campers will be housed on the campus of Howard University and live in a protected campus environment. The Camp will have an open enrollment policy and be available to students from across the country; however, emphasis will be on enabling low-income students of color. Campers are selected by the Crump Law Committee. Tuition for the Camp will vary depending upon family income and number of dependents in the family. (See Tuition Fee Schedule on Application) The tuition covers transportation to and from Washington, DC; housing; meals; educational materials; and expenses for field trips. However, students who are required to pay full tuition must also pay for their transportation to and from Washington, DC. NBA Sponsorship The National Bar Association (NBA) believes the Crump Law Camp provides and extraordinary opportunity for an enriched experience to the target age group. Other bar associations are encouraged to find creative ways to "grow" the next generation of lawyers. Three other national minority bars - Hispanic National Bar Association, Native American Bar Association, and National Asian Pacific Bar Association - have given their support to the Camp. The NBA also extends its sincere appreciation to sponsors for their support. By providing incentive, motivation, and direction to aspiring law students of color, the NBA Crump Law Camp will help prepare the nation's future lawyers, judges, and protectors of the judicial system.