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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.

Visiting the Court

The purpose of the Supreme Court Tour Program is to provide scheduled educational tours and programs at the Florida Supreme Court. Tours of the Florida Supreme Court include The Mock Oral Argument Experience, The Historical Tour Experience and The Self-Guided Tour.

Justice Teaching Institute

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. Registration Deadline for the 2008 Institute is February 18, 2008.

Law Week 2008 Theme:
The Rule of Law: Foundations for Communities of Opportunity and Equity

2008 Law Week Resources Page - find useful information for law week activities throughout Florida

2007 Poster & Essay Contest Winners!

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 2008 planning guide for additional activities and information to assist teachers and students.

2008 Florida High School Mock Trial Competition - April 10th - 12th

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.

2008 Florida High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Program - May 1st and 2nd

Visit the Florida Law Related Education Association for more details.

The 2007 Florida Moot Court Competition was held on May 10th and 11th in Tallahassee. Information and resources can be found on the Florida Law Related Education Association's website. Other materials such as photos from the 2006 Moot Court Report and video of the 2007 final round of competition can be viewed.

CyberCourt

CyberCourt is a website dedicated to students and teachers with educational materials and games about the Florida Supreme Court.