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Nominate for NYLF: Law & CSI
Where Students Encounter Evidence for Success
 
 
At the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Law & CSI, your students will spend six amazing days in the Washington, D.C. area learning from subject-matter experts, gaining invaluable hands-on experience, and being empowered to fully realize their true potential. They will join other high school students from around the country for this extraordinary opportunity that can put them on the path to a career in law or crime scene investigation (CSI).

 

NYLF Law & CSI Curriculum

Students attending NYLF LAW & CSI Attendees explore the exciting fields of law and CSI while gaining the skills and knowledge they need to plan their futures. NYLF Law & CSI offers them exposure to processes like evidence analysis as well as courtroom or forensic procedures, so they have the perspective they’ll need for choosing college courses and deciding whether a future career in law or crime scene investigation is right for them.

From Crime Scene to Trial Simulation

Your NYLF Law & CSI nominees will get hands-on during this cumulative mock trial activity that provides an inside look at investigative and trial court procedures. They’ll assume various roles in a homicide case, including witnesses, investigators, and attorneys, and use their legal and investigative skills to examine each component of the case and formulate viable theories and scenarios.

Investigative Simulation (for students of CSI)

During this simulation, students will learn about important disciplines in the investigation process, such as forensic artistry, police interviews, and criminal profiling. They’ll learn about the reliability of eyewitnesses and how to reconstruct a crime scene's sequence of events with some of the same technology utilized by police departments and law enforcement teams.

Supreme Court Simulation (for students of law)

In this simulation, attendees will re-create an actual United States Supreme Court Case to learn about the importance of case law precedent and how to use it to form and support a legal argument. They’ll develop an understanding of the procedures of the United States Supreme Court and discover the differences between an appellate argument and a factual argument.

Law and CSI Career Seminars

Your nominees will also participate in small-group seminars, where they can chat with practicing lawyers, professors, detectives, and forensic scientists who will share their knowledge and answer students’ questions.

Keynote Speakers

NYLF Law & CSI students will hear from some of the most respected minds in the fields of law and CSI. These distinguished guests inspire students with stories of their experiences and lessons learned.

Past distinguished speakers have included:

  • John Douglas, Legendary FBI Profiler
  • Samuel Alito, Jr., Supreme Court Justice
  • Harriet Miers, Former White House Counsel
  • Nadine Strossen, ACLU President
  • Jonathan Turley, Professor at George Washington University Law School
  • Jason Kolowski, Ph.D., Principal Consultant at Forensic Insight Consulting, LLC
  • Marvin Anderson, Board Chair for The Innocence Project


Law Site Visit

Attendees will visit a local courthouse, where they can observe proceedings and perform a mock trial. They’ll also receive an introduction to the law school trajectory.

CSI Site Visit

Your nominees will discover the career paths that may shape their futures while attending a panel with university professors and forensic scientists, who will discuss the latest high-tech applications used during criminal investigations.

College Visit

Additionally, students will visit George Mason University for a behind-the-scenes college experience, including an admissions workshop and a campus tour, which will give them insight into the university admissions process and campus life.

Envision by WorldStrides’ Promise to You

Health & Safety: Our Top Priority


The health and safety of our students is, and always will be, our top priority. We are currently evaluating all aspects of our programs and incorporating the most up-to-date health and safety standards. We will continue to make changes as new learnings and guidance evolve from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and our program partners. For the most up-to-date answers to FAQs and procedural details highlighting our COVID-19 protocols, visit our COVID Health & Safety page.

The Impact of Nominating

 
Since 1985, Envision by WorldStrides has helped more than 800,000 high-achieving students, ranging from elementary school through college, expand their leadership abilities, discover their passion for a future career, and realize the power of their potential. A majority of those students were nominated by caring, inspiring teachers who recognized their potential for a bright future and rewarded them with a nomination to an Envision program.

The value and positive impact your nomination has on a student cannot be overstated. Even if your nominees decide not to attend a program, just being selected is an empowering and often a life-changing event. You have the power to make an impact—your vote of confidence in their hard work and dedication builds confidence and inspires them to keep reaching their goals.

 

Educator Testimonials

“I looked at Envision and saw something special, an extraordinary opportunity to empower kids, let them explore a career, and develop the skills they need to succeed.”

– Thomas S. Tucker, PH. D, Superintendent Princeton City Schools, Ohio and AASA National Superintendent of the Year, 2016

“Diedra's experience was positive, and I believe she grew in many ways, one of the most important being that the Forum help her define what she really wants to do with her career.”

- J. Syltie, MST, Math/Engineering Teacher and National Honor Society Adviser, Brookings, SD

“Amber had a life-changing experience in your program. Upon her return, she came in to all of my Anatomy classes and spoke to them in detail of the knowledge and experience she gained, the contacts she made, and overall how wonderful the event was. Thank you for providing our students with this great opportunity!”

- T. Caracciolo, M.Ed., Science Department Chair, North Port, FL

Additional Information

  • Supervision

    The safety and well-being of each student during the program is our highest priority. NYLF Law & CSI is directed by professional staff members with experience in the fields of law or crime scene investigation, and students are closely supervised. The forum maintains a student-to-staff ratio of approximately 17:1. Attendance is taken throughout the program, and all students are required to attend all activities. A member of the Envision team is on location and available 24 hours a day via cell phone for any parent who has questions or requires information at any time.

  • Location and Travel

    Attendees will be housed at the Westfields Marriott Hotel, near Washington, D.C. Nightly room checks will be performed by professional staff members who are available 24 hours a day. Private motor coaches provide all transportation between the program site and program activities. No public transportation will be used during the program.

  • College Credit

    Students who complete NYLF Law & CSI are eligible to receive one college credit through George Mason University. While the average cost of a college credit at a four-year institution is $600, the total cost of an NYLF Law & CSI credit is just $100. Students may apply for this credit by selecting the College Credit option during the online enrollment process.

  • Selection

    Envision by WorldStrides seeks to identify high school students with academic promise, leadership potential, and an interest in the fields of law, forensic science, or crime scene investigation. Envision also hopes to attract the most mature and independent individuals possible. Educators are asked to nominate high school students who can meet the challenge of our academic curriculum and who merit the distinction of a nomination.

  • Tuition

    Tuition includes all housing, two meals a day, instruction, supervisory personnel, forum materials, all forum activities, and local transportation during the program. Transportation to and from the program city is not included in conference tuition. Students will only need money for one meal per day, souvenirs, and incidentals.

  • Scholarships

    Do not hesitate to nominate students who can benefit from this program but who have limited financial resources. Envision by WorldStrides offers a limited number of partial scholarships to qualified students each year based upon financial need, scholastic merit, leadership achievements, and other factors. Submission of a scholarship application is required to be considered for an award. Nominees who are interested in fundraising to help offset the cost of tuition will have access to our step-by-step suggestions and activities for raising funds, as well as fundraising success stories submitted by past Envision students.

  • About Envision by WorldStrides

    For over 35 years, Envision by WorldStrides has empowered extraordinary students to become their best selves through programs that enable them to discover their passion, explore a career, and positively impact their world. In 2018, Envision became part of the WorldStrides family. The largest provider of educational travel and experiences in the United States, WorldStrides works with over 50,000 educators each year to help more than 550,000 students see the world—and themselves—in new ways.

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