About National Youth Leadership Forum: Law & CSI

NYLF LAW & CSI FAQs

• Is National Youth Leadership Forum: Law & CSI for me?

  This summer program is for you if you are a high school student interested in preparing for an exciting career in law or crime scene investigation. NYLF Law & CSI is your springboard to achieving tremendous success in college and in a future career.

  To attend NYLF Law & CSI, you must be in grades 9-12 during the 2025-2026 school year. Most of our students are either nominated by educators or selected through our academic partnerships. If you have not been nominated or selected but are interested in taking advantage of the life-changing opportunities that the program provides, we encourage you to contact the Office of Admissions today.

  
  
• What is included in tuition?

  Your tuition includes all curriculum and instruction, program activities, site visits and events, overnight housing, program materials, college credit costs, at least two meals a day, a Certificate of Achievement, and local transportation during the program.

  Transportation to and from home and the program location is NOT included in tuition. While attending the program, you'll need money for meals not provided, snacks, souvenirs, and other incidentals.

• How will I be supervised?

  Your safety and well-being during the program is our highest priority. The program is structured so that you will reside in a safe, controlled environment. You will be closely supervised by professionally trained staff, including advisors who serve as educational facilitators and chaperones, security personnel, operations personnel, and a program lead.

  For over 40 years, Envision has achieved a stellar record of safely and successfully enriching the lives of students, providing them with superb educational experiences and professional supervision. Other Envision safety measures include:

  • Greeting students at the designated airport upon their arrival, providing shuttle service directly to the program site, and providing shuttle service back to the airport on Departure Day*
  • Maintaining an overall student-to-staff ratio of 8 to 1 and classroom ratio of 25 to 1.
  • Attendance is taken throughout the program, and students are required to attend all program activities
  • Checking rooms nightly and ensuring that students remain in their rooms
  • Staff member rooms are interspersed among student rooms on each hallway in residential housing

  *There is an additional fee for shuttle service.
• Where will I stay?

  For the summer 2026 NYLF Law & CSI program, all students are housed at either Emory University in Atlanta, GA; or at a university in the Washington, D.C. area, depending on chosen session.

• How many students share a room?

  Each suite will house four students and consists of two bedrooms, with two beds in each room, and a shared bathroom.

• What is the code of conduct for this program?

  You are expected to abide by the Participant Code of Conduct. You also must abide by and uphold all conference rules. We expect you to conduct yourself as a mature and responsible leader who represents your school and community.

• Can my parents attend the program?

  No. Your parents or guardians are not allowed to accompany you during the program. Gaining independence, including experiencing new things on your own, is an essential part of your growth during the program. However, it is perfectly fine for your family to travel with you to the program location and stay in the area while you are attending the program.

• I am a student requiring specific accommodations. Can I still attend?

  Yes, we encourage you to enroll. Envision by WorldStrides believes in working with families to accommodate student needs and encourages the participation of students who feel prepared to meet the academic, social, physical, and emotional demands of the program environment. We may be able to provide appropriate auxiliary staff and services to assist students as needed if notified in advance. We encourage families, guardians, legal representatives, or educators to contact the Office of Admissions for more information and to discuss particular accommodations before applying for enrollment in the program.

• Do I need to make my own flight arrangements?

  Yes. Your tuition does not include transportation to and from Washington, D.C. We recommend that you make necessary flight arrangements only AFTER you receive confirmation that you are officially enrolled.

• Can specific dietary needs be met?

  At NYLF Law & CSI, we make every effort to meet the dietary needs of all our students. When you complete the Student Information Form, you will have the opportunity to make specific dietary requests.

• Can I use the campus facilities (gym, pool, etc.)?

  Students are not permitted to use university facilities such as the pool or recreation center.

• What are Polygence Pods?

  Polygence Pods are a focused, organized exploration on popular career and research topics. Pods are 6-week structured courses that place students with 2 to 5 peers in group sessions guided by an expert mentor. Each session is 1 hour and features a mix of lecture and group discussion focused on a specific topic and learning objective, ultimately building towards a fun and fulfilling final project.