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    Tour Questions? call 850.921.9446

    2010 JTI Dates:
    April 18 - 22, 2010

    2009 Law
    Week Theme -
    A Legacy of Liberty:
    Celebrating Lincoln's Bicentennial

    The Supreme Court works in cooperation with the
    Florida Supreme Court Historical Society
    and the Florida Law Related Education Association in developing many of its educational outreach programs.


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    Justice Teaching (JT) www.justiceteaching.org

    Justice Teaching LogoA 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.

    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 2009 Theme:
    A Legacy of Liberty: Celebrating Lincoln's Bicentennial

    2009 Law Week Resources Page - find useful information for law week activities throughout Florida

    2008 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 2009 planning guide for additional activities and information to assist teachers and students.

    2009 Florida High School Mock Trial Competition:
    March 26th - March 28th

    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.

    2009 Florida High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Program: May 18th and 19th

    Visit the Florida Law Related Education Association for more details.

    The 2008 Florida Moot Court Competition was held on May 1st and 2nd 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.