Nebraska Attorney General's Youth Conference

Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

What is the Attorney General’s Youth Conference?

On April 14, 2026, Attorney General Hilgers will host a day-long conference where a selected number of high school juniors and seniors from across the state have the opportunity to participate in discussion and debate. Topics range from the U.S. Constitution, rights, responsibilities to critical issues facing students and their communities.  Students will hear from AGO Bureau Chiefs, expand their understanding of the legal process in Nebraska, and eat lunch at the Governor’s Residence.

Who is the conference for?  

High school juniors and seniors who are interested in state government and law. 

How can you apply?  

Juniors and seniors must submit an application (available below) and be selected to attend the conference. The application process for the 2026 Attorney General's Youth Conference will open during December of 2025.

Nebraska Missing Children's Day Poster Contest

1st Place Winner Breckstynn Callihan

We were pleased to invite all Nebraska 5th grade students to recognize National Missing Children’s Day by participating in the Nebraska 2025 Missing Children’s Day poster contest.  

The theme of the contest was, “Bringing Our Missing Children Home”. The winner of this year's competition was Breckstynn Callihan from Grand Island Nebraska. Her poster will be submitted to a national competition with the U.S. Department of Justice. Click here for more information about the poster contest.

Nebraska Attorney General's Youth Conference

Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

What is the Attorney General’s Youth Conference?

On April 14, 2026, Attorney General Hilgers will host a day-long conference where a selected number of high school juniors and seniors from across the state have the opportunity to participate in discussion and debate. Topics range from the U.S. Constitution, rights, responsibilities to critical issues facing students and their communities.  Students will hear from AGO Bureau Chiefs, expand their understanding of the legal process in Nebraska, and eat lunch at the Governor’s Residence.

Who is the conference for?  

High school juniors and seniors who are interested in state government and law. 

How can you apply?  

Juniors and seniors must submit an application (available below) and be selected to attend the conference. The application process for the 2026 Attorney General's Youth Conference will open during December of 2025.