If you're 13-18 years of age and either reside in Kansas City, Missouri, or attend a school located in Kansas City, Missouri, or have significant connections with Kansas City, Missouri, you may apply to become a youth attorney for Youth Court. Home-schooled youth are welcome.
Youths between the ages of 13-18 participating in the program as Youth Court personnel will receive 14 hours of training by Youth Court staff and members of the Missouri Bar. In addition, the students must take and pass a bar exam and be sworn in to office by an adult judge.
Trainings are held twice per year, once in the Fall and once in the Spring. To sign up for an upcoming training and submit your application to become a Youth Attorney click here.
UMKC School of Law is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions of the American Bar Association, 321, North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, 312-988-6738.
