The NJCL convention is held yearly on a college campus and open to SCL and JCL members who have completed the 7th grade and have reached the age of 12 by July 1. The next National convention will be held from Thursday, July 26 to Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Wakeforest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. More information will become available during the school-year at the NJCL website.