USAO Academy - Summer Law Camp

The USAO Academy – Summer Law Camp is an opportunity for high school students interested in pursuing a career in law and/or criminal justice to learn about local opportunities available to them in various professions.  Led by federal prosecutors in the U.S. Attorney’s Office, students attending this interactive program will be introduced to the American Justice System, including criminal, civil, and appellate law; will have the opportunity to meet and interact with federal law enforcement agents; and will participate in a mock trial at the Federal Courthouse.

The Camp will be held at the United States Attorney’s Office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, June 23-25, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Monday and Tuesday with free time for lunch on your own; 8:30 am to 1:00 pm Wednesday, with lunch provided.

The Camp is free of charge and space is limited. To apply, please download and complete the application form found via the following link. 
2025 Summer Law Camp Application.

Completed applications may be emailed to: USASD.SummerLawCamp@usdoj.gov

Additional information and logistics, including pick-up, drop-off, and parking locations will be provided to students upon acceptance to the program.

Application Deadline:
April 25, 2025

How to Register:
Apply online: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/media/1394261/dl?inline

Completed applications should be emailed to the following by the deadline:
USASD.SummerLawCamp@usdoj.gov

Camp Location:
U.S. Attorney’s Office
325 S. First Avenue, Suite 300
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
If you have additional questions, please send an email to:
USASD.SummerLawCamp@usdoj.gov