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NH Bar Association Law Related Education
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LRE Program News
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Law Day 2013 - May 3, 2013
Law Day 2013 will provide an opportunity to explore the movement for civil and human rights in America and the impact it has had in promoting the ideal of equality under the law. It will provide a forum for reflecting on the work that remains to be done in rectifying injustice, eliminating all forms of discrimination, and putting an end to human trafficking and other violations of our basic human rights. Learn more or use one of the forms below to get involved!
•Attorney Volunteer Sign-up Form
•School Sign-up Form
We the People:
The Citizen & the Constitution Milford High School Students will take part in 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.
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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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