Program Launches January 26 (NEW START DATE) Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation is accepting applications for the 2022 College & Career Ready Initiative’s Pre-Law Institute, which is being offered in partnership with Southern University Law Center. The institute will take place beginning January 26, Mondays through Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Pre-Law Institute is open to high school students from the Baton Rouge area with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Parents/guardians of interested students can apply for the program here . There is no cost to participate. Previous attendees are eligible to re-apply. During the institute, participants will: Network with law professionals Participate in a mock trial Gain experience with preparing an opening statement, writing a closing argument, introducing evidence, and examining witnesses Develop an understanding of the civil and criminal justice systems Plus a lot more!