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Ask-a-Lawyer, Lunch ‘n Learn the Law, Law at the Mall, Court Tours, Websites…
What do they all have in common? They are ways of reaching the general public with
information about law, the legal system, and the role of law in protecting our liberties.
Click on the links below for practical tips and materials you can use in presentations of
all kinds. We begin with the general and move to more specific topics. Many of the
activities we suggest here were originally done as part of Law Day observances, but of
course you could put them on at other times as well.
Practical Law Presentations
Tips on Doing Specific Kinds of Programs
In addition, a section of our main site has frequently
asked questions (FAQs) about 17 major areas of everyday law--plus a page with
information in Spanish--and you might be able to easily adapt these to practical law
presentations.
Courts and the Community
Many court systems actively support public education. The ABA has recently established the
Judges Network, an effort to harness the power of
successful judicial outreach efforts across the country. The Website, linked above,
contains resources, examples and tips, links, and highlights from pilot programs.
Wisconsin has a very active court-outreach program. Visit Wisconsin Court
System's Website, which has many ideas for volunteers in such areas as mediation, teen
court, and court-appointed special advocates.
Bar Association Outreach
Bar associations everywhere support public legal education. You can access the website of
any state bar and many local bars through the ABA Division
for Bar Services.
Don't Forget:
See the Youth Education pages for more ideas on volunteering.
And don’t forget to check out our Speech Topics—you’ll
find plenty of material for any presentation there.
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