Law Related Education

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Law Related Education for the Public

September 2015 • Volume 2 • Number 1 •

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In This Issue

Chair’s column

By Raquel G. Martinez

A message from LRE Committee Chair Rocky Martinez.
Editor’s column

By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum Jr.

An introduction and call for articles from Editor Ed Schoenbaum.
Constitution Day resources

By Suzanne J. Schmitz

Need a resource for Constitution Day, September 17, 2015? Or want some resources when teaching about the U.S. Constitution, U.S. history or civics?
Civics education advances through LRE

By Hon. Michael J. Chmiel

Former LRE Committee Chair Mike Chmiel provides an update on the work of the Civics Education Subcommittee.
Arbitration and mediation: Alternate ways to resolve conflicts

By Sandra Lin Sweeney

An overview of the different forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Magna Carta is 800 years old—Still time to celebrate

Teachers may enjoy a free downloadable activity guide about the Magna Carta, available from the American Bar Association. Although the guide was prepared for the May 1, 2015 Law Day celebrations, the activities it suggests for school youth are useful year-round.

Video: ‘You Be the Judge’ gives students first-hand view of sentencing

An innovative U.S. courts program is teaching students about federal sentencing decisions from a unique perspective: the judge’s bench.

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