Leadership Awareness Weekend (LAW) 2026

Learn more about state and local government and ways you can be involved in your community!

Leadership Awareness Weekend (LAW) is back at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks!  Join us to learn about Parliamentary Procedure, what it's like in the courtroom, and how to navigate leadership in the criminal justice system!  LAW is for any youth (not just 4-H'ers) in grades 7 - 12 who are interested in civic engagement and the political process.  A parent/guardian must be present during Leadership Awareness Weekend.
Registration Deadline: March 15, 2026

Cost: (cost includes dinner on Friday night, lunch on Saturday afternoon and a long sleeve t-shirt)

- Early Bird Youth age 13-17 Registration (Now-Dec 31) $55
- Youth Registration age 13-17 (Jan 1-Jan 31) $65
- Late Youth Registration age 13-17 (Feb 1-March 14) $75.00
- Parent Attendance $45.00 - t-shirt not included
- Collegiate 4-H'er Attendance $65

Activities Include:
- Dinner
- Mock Trial
- Tour of UND's Law School