65 high school students visit for “Future Voices of the People” event

The interactive one-day program included sessions on forensics and pre-law, a mock class, and a mock trial. The Honorable Dwayne Woodruff, L’88, The Honorable Simquita Bridges, L’96, and The Honorable Elliot Howsie, L’98, all Duquesne Kline School of Law alumni, were guest presenters. 

Students ate lunch at Duquesne University Student Union Africa Room and concluded the day with a panel consisting of current Duquesne Kline School of Law students.

Duquesne Kline School of Law current students joined the students in the Student Union Africa Room to speak about their law school experiences and to answer questions from students. 

Students attended the event from Brentwood High School, Moon Area High School, West Mifflin High School, Avonworth High School, South Fayette High School, Baldwin High School, Lincoln Park Performing Arts High School, McKeesport High School, Westinghouse High School, Saint Joseph High School, Oakland Catholic High School, and Central Catholic High School.

The annual program has continued to grow, increasing in size from the the inaugural “Future Voices of the People” event. This is the fifth time this event has been hosted at Duquesne Kline School of Law. 

“Each year we are impressed by the students who attend this event, their engagement, and the questions they ask. We are equally proud of our Duquesne Kline students who served in various roles throughout the day. Lawyers touch many facets of everyday life, and it was a joy educating others on how the legal field impacts society,” said Dean April Barton.