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2015 Magnolia Bar Law Camp Application
From the press release: FREE BOYS AND GIRLS LAW CAMP: Please apply!!! The Magnolia Bar Foundation’s Boys and Girls Law Camp is a no-cost, overnight camp for boys and girls, ages 13 to 15. The purpose of the camp is to expose young students, from traditionally disadvantaged backgrounds,to programs and activities relating to the field of law, as well as personal and social enrichment activities. The camp will be held at Jackson State University, June 4-7, 2015. Applications must be returned no later than Wednesday, April 15, 2015. The applications may be mailed to the Magnolia Bar Foundation, P. O. Box 2792, Jackson, MS 39207, or sent electronically to [email protected]. All applicants will be notified of a decision no later than May 1, 2015. Businesses or individuals interested in partnering with the Foundation through law camp sponsorship should contact the Magnolia Bar Foundation.
