West Virginia University College of Law

The United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia at Wheeling and the judges in the First and Second Judicial Circuits of West Virginia, have sponsored the Judicial Scholars Program since it’s inception in 1999. The program is for juniors and seniors selected by their respective high schools in the immediate area. The event occurs every two years and consists of 5 sessions which cover the following topics: Careers in Law and Law Enforcement; The West Virginia University College of Law and the Forensic Science Program; the State Court system; a mock grand jury and jury trial; and a “graduation” ceremony for the students. At the College of Law students will attend a class conducted by Prof. Hollee Temple and will learn about applying to law school from Asst. Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs, Janet Armistead. This year we have 53 students participating from 7 area high schools including Bishop Donahue High School, Brooke High School, Wheeling Central Catholic High School, John Marshal High School, The Linsly School, Weir High School, and Wheeling Park High School.

Dean Joyce E. McConnell and Prof. Hollee Temple meet
with students from the Judicial Scholars Program