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Government

Learn now, lead tomorrow.

On-Campus Summer Government Academies

Engage with renowned speakers and faculty from Harvard Kennedy School, explore today’s global issues and challenges, and gain a broader perspective of law and politics.

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Pre-Law

About the Program

The Government: Pre-Law Academy provides an opportunity for students to gain knowledge about the U.S. legal system, Supreme Court cases, and different types of law. Learning how to approach cases and legal documents like a lawyer, and developing valuable critical thinking and reading skills, will prepare students for a mock trial, where they will have the opportunity to step into the shoes of a lawyer, witness, or judge, and simulate a real legal trial. The strong curriculum taught allows students to not only learn about the U.S. legal system, but also gain a better understanding of what being pre-law entails.

What you'll learn:
  • Explore and learn about different types of law, from corporate law to real estate law.
  • Study the court cases that have shaped our legal framework and laws today.
  • Take a deep dive into the federal court system and how your own state court system is structured.
  • Learn how to approach and read cases like a lawyer.
  • Practice LSAT questions and participate in a mock trial.

International Politics

About the Program

The Government: International Politics Academy provides students with insight into the structures of government, as well as diplomacy tactics and international relations between countries. Learning about topics ranging from how political campaigns work, to how laws are written and passed in Congress, to the impact on game theory on diplomacy will prepare students for their own attempt at writing public policy. The curriculum allows students to not only learn about international political science, but also gain a better understanding of what working in government entails.

What you'll learn:
  • Take an in-depth look into the workings of government, from elections and political campaigns, to policy writing and legislation passing.
  • Understand what diplomacy is and how countries interact with each other, including game theory analysis.
  • Learn about political theory, authoritarian and totalitarian regimes, populism, liberalism, and conservatism.
  • Place yourselves in the shoes of a policy pitch team and present a viable proposal to Harvard student judges.

The residential week

Live where Harvard life happens.

Classes are only one part of the week. Students from every Academy live together in Harvard undergraduate Houses, sharing meals and the everyday rhythm of campus.

12Harvard Houses
5 minWalk to class
All mealsIncluded

A Harvard House becomes home.

All students attending during the same week live in one of Harvard’s 12 historic undergraduate Houses, each around a five-minute walk from the classrooms. Accommodation may be suite-style or a hallway single. Room requests and assignments take place at the end of April.

Meals are part of the experience.

Housing includes all provided meals. Lunch is served during the program day, while breakfast and dinner are available in a House dining hall. Students may also choose the many options around Harvard Square; meals outside the provided program are not included in tuition.

Program Eligibility, Tuition, & Dates

Our On-Campus Academies run for one week (M–F) during the summer months. They are open to high school students in grades 9–12.

2027 Dates

2027 program dates will be announced soon.

Stay tuned — we’re finalizing next summer’s schedule. Apply now to be the first to hear when dates go live, or reach us at hsa@boundlearn.com.

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