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NH Bar Association Law Related Education
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Law Related Education Programs
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♦ We the People: The Citizen & the Constitution
A program designed to enhance student understanding of constitutional democracy and its contemporary relevance.
♦ Civics in Action
A civics education initiative aimed at adults.
♦ 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 while actively engaging students in learning how to monitor and influence 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.
♦ Constitution Day - September 17
NH Supreme Court Essay Contest Details.
♦ Court House Tours
The best way to learn more about the court system is to come out and visit a court. It is even possible to visit a court while a trial is in session. With 66 courts throughout the state, a field trip is within easy driving distance.
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We the People:
The Citizen & the Constitution
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We the People – 26 Years in NH
The NH Bar Association has coordinated the We the People program in NH for 26 years, including the recruitment of dozens of lawyers and judges each year who participate in the evaluation of the students’ presentations. Read more.
 Pictured are students who participated in the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution district competition, held in December 2012, at the Legislative Office Building in Concord.
The Center for Civic Education, is pleased to announce the 26th Annual We the People National Finals. The event will be held April 26-29, 2013, on the campus of George Mason University, Fairfax, VA and on Capitol Hill in DC.
Please visit the National Finals 2013 web page to learn more. This website will showcase news and information regarding the competition, and will continue to be updated as additional event resources are developed.
Please check back for news regarding NH students participating in We the People.
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What is Law Related Education?
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 LRE Coordinator Robin E. Knippers
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Law Related Education (LRE) serves as a tool to help youth connect their values to civic participation and become the kind of active citizens democracy depends on.
The NHBA Law Related Education Program is directed by the Law Related Education Coordinator, Robin E. Knippers, along with a committee 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.
NHBA LRE Mission Statement
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 Act of 1978
According to the Law Related Act of 1978, LRE is "education to equip non-lawyers with the knowledge and skills pertaining to the law, the legal process, and the legal system, and fundamental principles and values on which these are based." The U.S. Department of Education regulations supporting the Act add that LRE helps students "respond effectively to the law and legal issues in our complex and changing society."
LRE Today
Today, LRE embraces a rich and varied array of programs for all grade levels. These programs share a common goal of fostering the knowledge, skills, and values students need to function effectively in a society defined by its democratic institutions, pluralism, and the rule of law. LRE strives to develop the active citizens a democratic society requires: those who can understand, live in, and contribute positively to the civic communities to which they belong.
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Opportunities for Attorneys
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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. 2012-2013 Program Dates.
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.
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Calendar of Program Opportunities
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Find out about upcoming program opportunities for middle and high school teachers. View Calendar.
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Financial Support for the Law Related Education Program is provided by
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