About the Seminar

The Law Merit Badge program partners the Courts with Scouting America to provide Scouts with the Law Merit Badge. Following the requirements of the Law Merit Badge pamphlet, judges and staff address the difference between civil and criminal laws, origin of law, development of the jury system, the Justinian Code, the Magna Carta, and famous trials in history.  Actual judges preside over a mock trial with Scouts serving as members of the jury to see and understand the process of the courts. A guided tour of the Kendall County Coroner's Office, Courthouse and a presentation of the Kendall County Sheriff's Office, round out the day.

Event Details

• When: Thursday, June, 18, 2026
• Time: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
• Location: Kendall County Courthouse 807 W.  John St, Yorkville, IL 60560
• Who: Limited to 40 Scouts (pre-registration is required)
• Parking: Free Parking located at the Courthouse (address above)
• Entrance: Enter through the Main Entrance 
• Lunch is provided (more information will come after registration)

Requirements

The following requirements must be completed prior to the event:

1. Read the Law Merit Badge Pamphlet – Most up to date pamphlet can be found here.
2. Bring a blue Merit Badge Card to class – Must be completed and signed by your Troop's Unit Leader.
3. Submit a completed electronic Registration Form. Registration is required to attend the event. One registration form must be submitted for each Scout that will be attending. Registration capacity is 40 Scouts overall. (Registration Form)

Questions? Please view the answers to our most Frequently Asked Questions (PDF).

For additional information or questions, please email us at mprochaska@kendallcountyil.gov, call at (630) 553-4275 or visit the Scouting America website.