Final general sessions will be 1-3 p.m. June 27 in the Lory Student Center. The final Supreme Court trial will take place at 8 p.m. June 27 in the LSC Senate Chambers. The Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session is a program developed by the National Hispanic Institute that identifies Hispanic academic achievers and teaches them the concepts of empowerment and self-governance. During the eight-day session, students participate in a mock state government complete with an elected governor, legislative branch and Supreme Court.
Students run for office, develop resolutions and argue cases before their peers.
The legislative model teaches the importance of communication and debate skills. The session culminates in final presentations June 27. We are committed to them and to their continued success in higher education. The LDZ program also features a private college fair during the week with representatives from more than 80 of the nation's most prestigious universities. More than 99 percent of LDZ participants enroll in college.