Law Merit Badge Seminar

About the Seminar

Following the requirements of the Law Merit Badge booklet, the judges and staff address the differences between civil and criminal laws, the origin of law, the development of the jury system, the Justinian Code and the Magna Carta, and famous trials in history. Actual judges preside over a mock trial with the Scouts serving as members of the jury. A guided tour of the Lake County Jail, Courthouse and a presentation of the Lake County Sheriff's Canine Unit, normally round out the day. Vending is available.
Law Merit Badge

Event Details

  • When: March 2nd, 2024
  • Time: 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Who: Registration is limited to 120 Scouts
  • Location: Lake County Courthouse, 18 N County Street, Waukegan
  • Parking: Free Parking in the Garage located on the North Side of the Courthouse will be open.
  • Entrance: Entrance through the Main Entrance located off the Parking Garage. - Look for the signs!

Requirements

The following requirements must be completed prior to the event:

  1. Read the Law Merit Badge Booklet – 2013 Edition
  2. Bring a completed Blue Merit Badge Card to class – Must be signed by your Scoutmaster
  3. Highly recommended to be a 1st Class Scout or higher prior to the event
  4. Registration will open soon. Please check back soon for more information.

For more information, email Taylor Jaffe at tjaffe@lakecountyil.gov or call at 847.377.3724.