Think a resume would be pointless for you now? Come learn why you might want a resume, what to include in it, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to show your strengths! We may also cover a few other topics such as references, cover letters, interviews, handling a new or first job, and how to gain experience when you're in high school.

We will cover a variety of topics and terms in American civil litigation - from certiorari to preemption to insider trading to equitable relief. What is an arbitration clause, and why would you look for one? Who counts as an accredited investor? What makes someone an employee - and why does it matter to companies like Uber? How do you know if a company is public or private? What's a class action, and why are you receiving a $25 gift card in the mail? We'll treat questions like these - and briefly cover the tools used for legal research. Not everyone is interested in becoming a lawyer - but at some point, someone might steal your money, deny you your wages, or misrepresent the product they sell you. Knowledge of the law has practical benefits - and study of the law allows us to consider social, political, and economic issues.

What is flash fiction? Who writes it? Why write it? We will treat these and other questions on this exciting form, and read some short shorts by literary greats from near and far. Then you'll get a chance to try your hand at it!

The "Harper's Index" comes out monthly - it's a famous list of stats that arguably have some cultural or political significance. We will study the numbers from a recent Harper's Index - and talk politics, current events, and international affairs. What do these figures mean? How are they significant, and what are their implications? Should we take them with a big grain of salt? Come discover and debate some of today's hot topics and strange facts.