The Kauaʻi Law & Justice Academy is a project of the Commission to Promote and Advance Civic Education (PACE) and its Community Engagement Committee.  The Academy is a three-day intensive program for high school students interested in justice, the law, leadership, advocacy, and/or careers in the legal field. Modeled after the highly successful Richardson Law & Justice Summer Program, the goal of the Academy is to introduce high school students to issues of law and justice; build their skills in discussion, research, debate, analysis, and advocacy; and provide them with the tools and inspiration to become active and involved citizens of their communities.

Another goal of the Academy is to increase interest in college, law school, and law-related careers among young people from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds and populations in the fields of law and politics.

PACE, along with other community partners, provides the Academy free of charge to accepted students. Although this project aims to include students from all over Kauaʻi, PACE cannot offer housing or travel arrangements for students.

To apply, please complete and submit the following application by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025.

Questions? Email us at info@civicshawaii.org.

Hard copy applications are available upon request.