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A Lawyer and Judge in Every School Day
A Legacy of Liberty
Celebrating Lincoln's Bicentennial
2009 marks the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, regarded by many as our nations greatest and most eloquent president. Lincoln, who devoted much of his adult life to the practice of law, was the quintessential American lawyer-president. His background in the law informed both his actions and his oratory.

For Law Day 2009, we encourage efforts nationwide to commemorate Lincoln by exploring this rich and resonant theme A Legacy of Liberty.

Law Day 2009 Brochure

Abraham Lincoln and New Hampshire Exhibition at the New Hampshire Historical Society in Concord through December 31, 2009
 
Forms
 ♦ Attorney Sign-up Form 
 ♦ School Sign-up Form
 
Important Dates
January 2009
Free Law Day 2009 Planning Guide and Resource Catalog (51 pages) distributed and available online.

May 1, 2009
Law Day 2009
Law Day programs conducted throughout the country.

June 12, 2009
Law Day Awards
Postmark deadline for submission for the 2009 awards
 
Resources for ALIES Attorneys and Judges
Junior Judges: Helping Kids Make Smart Choices
This video tape features seven 5-minute vignettes geared toward teaching elementary students to judge for themselves the right thing to do in difficult situations involving cheating, destroying property, stealing, teasing, bullying, drugs and alcohol, and gangs and weapons.

Download the curriculum guide. This curriculum guide thoroughly prepares the attorney presenter to facilitate student discussion in these topics.

To retain a copy of the video, please contact Robin E. Knippers at 603-224-6942, ext. 3259. Quantities are limited.

Developed by the ABA Young Lawyers Division
Provided bt the NHBA New Lawyers Committee
 
 
Elementary School Lesson Plans
 ♦ A Guide to NH Courts  
 ♦ A Dog's Day  
 ♦ Spilled Coffee  
 ♦ Candy Bar Contracts  
 ♦ No Vehicles in the Park  
 ♦ Rules, Rules, Rules: The Eraser Game
 ♦ Census-The Constitutional Count 
 ♦ Inside a Courtroom 
 ♦ The Role of a Lawyer
 
 
Dialogue on Lincoln Available
Designed for use by lawyers, judges, and teachers in school classrooms and with community groups, the Dialogue on Lincoln offers three perspectives for discussion:  ♦ Lincoln's life, including his career as a lawyer;
 ♦ his decisions as a wartime president;
 ♦ and the portrayal of his image in the media.
The ABA Division for Public Education Dialogue series is designed to stimulate conversations about the law and its role in society. The Dialogue on Lincoln is now available for download and for purchase for $1 (save on bulk purchases).
 
Middle and High School Lesson Plans
 ♦ What Was Abraham Lincoln's Legacy to American Constitutionalism and Citizenship?
This supplementary lesson, written for the We the People program, is designed to be taught after students have completed Lessons 1-7 (Unit 1) and 17 (Unit 1) of the We the People: The Citizen & the Constitution Level 3 text.
 ♦ The Court System  
 ♦ What is a Felony?  
 ♦ Child Support: How Much Support Should a Spouse Pay?  
 ♦ Sexual Harassment Preventive Training in Schools  
 ♦ Search and Seizure  
 ♦ What is Truth?  
 ♦ A Guide to NH Courts  
 ♦ The Rule of Law in Times of Crisis  
 ♦ Glossary of Legal Terms  
 ♦ The Story of House Bill 903
 ♦ The Three Branches of Government 
 ♦ The Cost of Credit
 
Sites For Lesson Plans and Ideas
 ♦ Center for Civic Education  
 ♦ National Constitution Center  
 ♦ Lesson Plans page - ABA
 ♦ Speech Ideas/Talking Points page - ABA
 ♦ Civics Online  
 ♦ Advice to Lawyers and Teachers
 ♦ Guidelines for Role-Playing Exercises
 
Financial Support for the Law Related Education Program  is provided by


  

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