Law-Related Education Programs for Schools/Lawyers

Celebrate the Constitution
Held each fall, this award-winning program gives students opportunities to learn about the Constitutions of the United States and Pennsylvania through fun and informative learning activities.

Law Day
Held during the month of May, the PBA and county bar associations mark Law Day with classroom visits by judges and lawyers and with free law-related lessons plans for K-college classrooms.

Mock Trial
One of the largest in the nation, the PBA/YLD Mock Trial Program provides teams of high school students the opportunity to act as lawyers and witnesses in simulated trials before judges and juries.

Operation Safe Surf
Developed by the Office of the Attorney General, Operation Safe Surf trains advocates to speak to school and community groups about the importance of being safe online. All speaking engagements are coordinated through the Office of Attorney General's Education and Outreach Office.

Project PEACE
Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Attorney General and the PBA, Project PEACE teaches students how to discuss and mediate their disagreements to reach peaceful resolutions.

Stepping Out
This lawyer-led classroom program provides important legal advice to graduating seniors on important issues such as apartment rentals, car purchases, driving under the influence, marriage and divorce.

Law-Related Lessons from PA Teachers & Lawyers This collection of lessons and lesson plans, developed by teachers and lawyers, is designed for K-12 students.

Law for Kids by Kids
This material, intended to help students learn about their rights, was created by New Hope Solebury High School student Ian Garvey during the 2001-02 school year. Garvey was the winner of the PBA Children's Rights Committee-sponsored Web site design contest. Disclaimer.

Links to Other Law-Related Education Sites

Teacher Online Registration Form
Teachers can update their contact information for law-related education programs through this easy-to-use online form.