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HOW IT ALL
• Training Conference TOGETHER
FLOWS

• Write Bills/Intiatives/Stories

• Review Court Cases Legislative Statewide Training:
Delegation Meetings of their delegation.
February, 1-day conference

be successful, including how to write and debate bills, how to select
a specialized program role, how to run for office and more. Delegates
• Pre-Legislative Conference Delegates will be equipped with the skills and information needed to
will learn and make connections with fellow peers inside and outside

Pre-Legislative Statewide Session:

Delegates dive deeper into their roles, getting specialized trainings
• Finalize Bills March, 1-day conference
and an opportunity to work collaboratively with their peers and
• Write Arguments/Stories partners in other delegations. This conference also includes the
election and appointment of the statewide officers (Speaker of the
House, President of the Senate, etc.).
Legislative and Court Statewide Sessions:
April, 3-day conference
• Annapolis, Delegates participate in the democratic process through a 3-day
mock legislative assembly. This experiential learning conference
Mock Legislative Assembly is held in Annapolis using the actual facilities of the Maryland
government, including the State House, the House of Delegates
Office Building and the Anne Arundel Circuit Court. Delegates
will also enjoy social events, an awards banquet and other
exciting activities.

In between conferences, delegations meet regularly to write,
research, practice, and refine their work.