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NH Bar Association Law Related Education | Law Related Education Announcements | Calendar of Professional Development Opportunities
Find out about upcoming workshops, seminars, institutes, and conferences for upper elementary, middle, and high school teachers, university and college professors, and members of the legal community. View calendar.
Mr. Bill of Rights to Attend Madison Seminar
 Mr. William "Bill" Sousa (Merrimack Valley High School) has been nominated to attend a weekend seminar James Madison: Architect of the Constitution and Bill of Rights at James Madisons Montpelier in Orange, Virginia, on March 27-30, 2009. He was nominated by Social Studies Dept. Head Peter Petrigno. Read more.
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| Attorney Credits We the People with Early Interest in Law
 Shawn M. Tanguay |
Shawn M. Tanguay, an attorney with Garner, Fulton & Waugh in Lebanon, credits his involvement 20 years ago with We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution for sparking his interest in becoming a lawyer.
"I believe that I was in 10th grade at Gorham High School at the time. My civics class was asked by our teacher Mike Brosnan if we would be willing to participate in a contest regarding the Constitution. While civics class was required, we had the option to decline to participate in the competition, "says Tanguay. Read more.
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| Law Related Education News |  We the People Featured in Video
National Finals for the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, were held in Washington, DC the end of April. New Hampshire's State Champions, Milford High School, is featured in a video about this vital program teaching students in elementary, middle and high school about the US Constitution, sponsored in NH by the New Hampshire Bar Association.
Also, State Senator Robert Letourneau of Derry served this year as a National Judge representing NH at the National Finals in Washington, DC.
| WTP Programs Correlate Well With NH Social Studies Frameworks
Use the correlations below to see how the program fits well with the NH Frameworks and assists you in meeting social studies objectives.
♦ Project Citizen Frameworks
♦ We The People Level I - Grades 3-4 and 5-6 Frameworks
♦ We The People Level II - Grades 5-8 Frameworks
♦ We The People Level II - Grades 9-12 Frameworks
♦ We The People Level III - Grades 9-12 Frameworks
| 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.
| Calendar of Professional Development Opportunities | View upcoming local and national Law Related Education seminars
| 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.
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| Law Related Education Resources | ♦ A Video Tour of the NH Courts
♦ 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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