Not only is it a great learning experience, but it is worth one credit hour per session and looks great on a resume.
OIL is a year-round organization.
There are two sessions a year where students meet and discuss bills that they have written and then hold session to try and pass their legislation, just like the real thing. If the house passes the piece of legislation, the bill must be passed and signed by the Senate and the Governor before it becomes a law. Besides the legislative branch and executive branch, there is also a Supreme Court that is called Moot Court. There, students can argue for a case against someone in hopes of advancing to the next level. This organization is a great idea for anyone interested in politics or in a career in law.