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NH Bar Association Law Related Education | Law Related Education Announcements | Attorney Volunteers Needed | Attorney volunteers are needed for judging the Project Citizen portfolios on Friday, May 16, 2008 at the Legislative Office Building.
Attorney volunteers have the freedom to come to the Legislative Office Buildingwhenever time permits as long as it is between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. The commitment must be for at least two hours judging time in order to complete the judging of 3 portfolios. Each portfolio is required to be judged by 3 different judges. Volunteers who are able to commit to 4 hours, 6 hours or all day, will be assigned to more than 3 portfolios to judge.
For more information, please e-mail Robin E. Knippers or call her at 715-3259, or download the volunteer form.
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|  Law Day
“This year, America celebrates Law Day for the 50th time. Now as then, advancing the rule of law is our best strategy to advance human development in a dangerous world.”
~ABA President William Neukom
Many lawyers from New Hampshire are heeding that call. In honor of Law Day this year, the NH Bar Association is working to create greater awareness of the work of these lawyers and judges. Visit the International Rule of Law pages to participate in a virtual dialogue with some of these lawyers and judges.
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| Law Related Education News |  CONGRATULATIONS!
STATE COMPETITION CHAMPIONS:
Milford High School
A team from Milford High School outscored teams from John Stark Regional and Nashua North High School to claim the state title in the We the People...The Citizen and the Constitution competition Jan. 11. Milford is now preparing for the national competition to be held in May in Washington, DC.
Watch the YouTube video of the We the People event.
| Law Related Education Programs | ♦ Constitution Day
A celebration of the Sept. 17, 1787 signing of the U.S. Constitution.
♦ We the People: The Citizen & the Constitution
A program designed to enhance the student understanding of constitutional democracy and its contemporary relevance.
♦ A Lawyer & Judge In Every School
An annual event that pairs attorneys and judges with NH classrooms to discuss topics related to the legal profession.
♦ We the People: Project Citizen
A program for middle school students that promotes participation in state and local government and public policy.
♦ Leapholes - Middle School Pilot Project Program
"Leapholes" by James Grippando tells the story of a middle school boy and a magical old attorney. Together they do legal research by zooming through "Leapholes"; physically entering law books and meeting actual people from famous cases.
| Opportunities to Volunteer | The NHBA Law Related Education Program offers many opportunities to volunteer. From judging the We the People...The Citizen and the Constitution to simply visiting a classroom on Law Day, your time will surely have a positive impact on your community. For details on our programs and how you can help, visit the Law Related Education Programs page or contact:
♦ Robin E. Knippers, Law Related Education Coordinator at 603-224-6942, ext. 3259.
♦ A Lawyer and Judge in Every School: Attorney Sign-up Form
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| Law Related Education Resources | ♦  A Guide to NH Courts (PDF)
A publication of the NH Judicial Branch, in cooperation with the NH Bar Association, funded by the NH Bar Foundation
♦ Lesson Plans (PDF)
The NHBA Law Related Education Program has lesson plans on a variety of topics available.
♦ Library Resources (PDF)
The NHBA Law Related Education Program has many videos, books and educational resource kits available.
♦ Mock Trial Resources
The NHBA provides information, materials, case examples and volunteer referrals for schools interested in the Mock Trial Program.
♦ Credit Abuse Resistance Education Program
♦ Beyond High School: A Guide to Your Rights & Responsibilities
A guide explaining common laws that adults need to be aware of as they make decisions in adulthood.
♦ Curriculum Resources on NH History
♦ Useful Links
| Mission Statement & Introduction |  Law Related Education (LRE) encompasses a variety of programs for students in grades K-12, designed to teach students about law, the legal system, and the fundamental principles upon which our constitutional democracy is based. Activities are intended to foster partnerships between schools and attorneys who volunteer their time for educational purposes.
The Law Related Education Program is directed by the Law Related Education Coordinator, along with committees relating to the individual LRE programs. The program began in 1985 and now serves over 50,000 students and teachers in New Hampshire. LRE provides curriculum resources, development and educational opportunities, interactive projects with attorneys, law firms, and schools across New Hampshire.
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