Justice 101 workshops use an interactive collaborative approach to build participants’ legal capability. They use scenarios and role-play to introduce youth (ages 12-29) to criminal law, courtroom procedures, androles in the criminal justice system. They encourage discussion and reflection among participants while giving an overview of the criminal trial process. Workshops are facilitated by justice […]
Mock hearings use a collaborative, interactive, dialogue-based approach to bring the law to life for youth participants. Youth take on roles of lawyers, witnesses, accused and court staff to enact a simulated legal hearing. Volunteer lawyer and/or law student coaches help prepare them for their roles and share tips on how to build their case. […]
We work with filmmakers and local theatres to bring your students the opportunity to see new documentaries that take on important legal issues. Often our film screenings are followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker, the subject of the film, or other experts. Film screenings are a great way to engage your students in discussions […]
