Color of Justice is a law-related education program for female and minority youth in grades 9-12 featuring workshops, mentoring events and hands-on learning activities designed to promote awareness about potential careers in law and the judiciary.   It will run Feb. 25-26 in Anchorage. 

To be eligible for consideration, students must be an ethnic minority and/or female, in grades 9 thru 12.  Students are required to submit an online application that includes a Release of Liability Agreement signed by the parent/guardian, a stated willingness and ability to spend two days and one night away from home with travel to and from Anchorage, and identification of a confirmed host family in Anchorage. 
 
The online application is available at www.anjc.org, click “Online Application.”  More information regarding the program’s educational details, travel logistics, etc. are provided on the online application.  Additionally, please visit the following link to watch a video that features Alaska Native voices and those from the judiciary, urging rural Alaska students to apply for one of the 40 spots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G546py7rmYg&feature=youtu.be. 

This contest is open to students in grades 6-12.  It looks like a great opportunity to practice writing and learn more about our great state!  Click here for further information.