Interview with Annette Pitts about Florida Law Week Celebration Collaborating with its state Supreme Court and bar association, the Florida Law Related Education Association developed and distributed lesson plans for judges, encouraging them to visit classrooms throughout the state during Law Week. The association also sponsored statewide essay and poster contests, appellate brief writing competition for high schools students, noncompetitive oral arguments for students, and Law Week programs for children and their families at the Supreme Court. Best Thing About this Program: “The interaction between the children and the justices as they got to sit in the justices’ chairs and make decisions about fictitious cases,” according to Annette Boyd Pitts, Executive Director of FLREA. “The children get to see the human side of the courts and have a real hands-on experience.” Secret of Our Success: “A genuine interest in children, public education, and rebuilding public trust and confidence in the legal system fuels the successful partnership between the Supreme Court of Florida, the Florida Law Related Education Association, and the Florida Bar,” says Pitts. “The generosity of the justices in giving time is another factor in the success of this project. This makes the day extremely special for children and their families.” How-to Advice: Finalize a date as early as possible for the Law Week event. Florida Law Related Education Association 2000 Sample Programs Home | By Audience | By Location | By Sponsoring Organization