 A major effort has been galvanized to further law-related education in the State of Florida. The name of the effort is JUSTICE TEACHING, an initiative of Florida Supreme Court Justice R. Fred Lewis. The ultimate goal of this program is to pair a legal professional with every elementary, middle, and high school in the state of Florida. Read More about the Justice Teaching Program.
Visiting the Court - Educational Tours and Programs
The Supreme Court Tour Program provides scheduled educational tours and programs at the Florida Supreme Court. Tours include The Mock Oral Argument Experience and The Educational Tour Experience.
Self-guided tours for small groups of 10 or less are available and require no reservation. The courthouse is open Monday - Friday, exluding HOLIDAYS, from 8am - 5pm.
Making My Vote Count Civics (MMVC!) Program:
This joint educational program explores the importance and individual responsibility of voting in Florida. This innovative new civics program, designed for seventh grade classes, will familiarize students with the election process of today and encourage them to become involved, engaged citizens.
Students will participate in activities at all three locations; exploring the history of elections in Florida and the importance of exercising their voting rights.
VISIT OUR MMVC! WEB PAGE
Resources for Judges and Lawyers
This page provides a list of EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE links to websites for judges and lawyers in developing ideas for classroom visits and other educational speaking engagements.
Justice Teaching Institute (JTI)
2010 JTI Dates are April 18 - 22, 2010. The Registration Form is due by February 19, 2010.
The Justice Teaching Institute provides innovative hands-on training to 20 to 25 secondary teachers in Florida. Sponsored and hosted by the Supreme Court of Florida.
Law Week 2010 Theme:
Law in the 21st Century: Enduring Traditions, Emerging Challenges
2009 Law Week Resources Page - find useful information for law week activities throughout Florida
For additional material pertinent to the Law Day theme please see the Florida Law Related Education Association's website and the American Bar Association's 2010 planning guide for additional activities and information to assist teachers and students.
2010 Florida High School Mock Trial Competition:
March 25th - March 27th
The Florida High School Mock Trial Competition is an academic competition in which a team of 8 students simulate the roles of both attorneys and witness in a ficitional trial situation. Students have approximately five months to prepare themselves to fit into the roles of the prosecution and defense of the case materials provided by the Florida Law Related Education Association, Inc.
2010 Florida High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Program: State Competition - May 17th and 18th
Visit the Florida Law Related Education Association for more details.
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