EDUCATION DAY

Every spring, WE hosts its annual Education Day/s.   Over 300 high school girls are invited to tour various state and federal courts and meet with participating judges, attorneys and other courthouse personnel. The young women are given a positive introduction to our justice system while they observe trials and learn about various career opportunities in the legal system.  Courthouse tours typically occur at:

Leighton Criminal Courthouse
Richard J. Daley Center
Dirksen Federal Courthouse
Domestic Violence Courthouse
Markham Courthouse
Skokie Courthouse

Following the courthouse visits, the students are guests of WE at a luncheon, where they have an opportunity to informally converse one-on-one with lawyers and judges.  The Education Day program concludes with a prominent, accomplished and dynamic guest speaker who delivers a message of inspiration and encouragement to the students before they depart.

If you have questions about Education Day, or would like to become involved, please contact  Rachael Toft or Laurie Smigielski at education@wechicago.org .