From July 29 to August 2, the USAID Rule of Law Program and the Legal Aid Service organized a summer camp titled "Empowering Tomorrow's Legal Minds." This event gathered 38 student-paralegals from the Adjara, Imereti, and Samtskhe-Javakheti regions for a week of learning, networking, and personal growth.

The camp kicked off with a focus on the judicial handling of children's issues and juvenile cases. Esteemed speakers, including Judge Renate Winter (Austrian judge to the Special Court for Sierra Leone, and an expert on family law, juvenile justice systems, women’s justice issues and child labour) and Judge Ketevan Meskhishvili (Tbilisi Court of Appeals Judge), provided in-depth insights into these areas of law.

The event also featured notable public figures such as writers Dato Turashvili and Salome Benidze, journalist David Gorgiladze, former Deputy Public Defender of Georgia Giorgi Burjanadze, and Ketevan Chartolani from the NGO Soviet Past Research Laboratory. These speakers shared valuable information on women's rights, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and the judiciary's role in upholding the rule of law. Their sessions combined theoretical knowledge with practical advice, enriching the participants' understanding of these vital issues.

Discussions, particularly those led by Ketevan Chartolani and Salome Benidze, provided participants with a historical context of Women Changemakers in Georgia. These discussions highlighted the significance of freedom of assembly and the influence of non-state actors in shaping policy—topics that are increasingly relevant in Georgia today.

A highlight of the camp was a board game (developed with the USAID Rule of Law Program support) competition organized by the Imereti-based civil society organization Informational Developer HUB. This engaging activity allowed participants to explore topics such as child rights, women's rights, and freedom of religion in an interactive format.

Participants noted that, in addition to receiving legal education, the camp was valuable in developing 21st-century skills such as emotional intelligence, stress management, and effective communication. These competencies are crucial for the future success of the student-paralegals as they progress in their legal careers. They also mentioned that connecting with peers from various regions, sharing experiences, and discussing challenges provided them with valuable insights and helped them build new networks.