Law-Related Education

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

April 2026 • Volume 12 • Number 3 •

April 2026 Law-Related Education for the Public Newsletter

Voting Underway in ISBA Election!
Watch the candidate presentation recordings to learn more about the candidates in contested races for Third Vice President and Board of Governors. Voting ends on April 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. CT.

Member Appreciation & Recognition Reception
May 14, 2026 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Morton Arboretum | Lisle, IL
Join us to congratulate the 2025-26 ISBA Award recipients, connect with your ISBA friends and colleagues, and enjoy an evening of networking at the beautiful Morton Arboretum. We hope to see you there!

Reserve Your Room for the 2026 ISBA Annual Meeting
June 11-12, 2026 | Ritz-Carlton | St. Louis, MO
Join us in the dynamic Clayton business district of St. Louis for our 2026 Annual Meeting. Indulge yourself in the luxurious amenities the Ritz-Carlton has to offer! Lodging is now open for reservations, so take advantage of this opportunity to make your arrangements early before they sell out. The 2026 room rate is $279 for single or double occupancy, plus applicable taxes. Room Reservation Deadline: May 19

In This Issue

My Journey From Policy to Practice

By Alexandra Wizda

A reflection from a political science grad and the perspective shift toward the law.

National Healthcare Decisions Day

By Karen Alice Kloppe

National Healthcare Decisions Day was April 16, 2026. This event is part of a public awareness initiative designed to promote the use of advance directives to plan for and document medical wishes in the event of an emergency when an adult may not be able to act or make decisions.

Estate Planning Is for the Living: The Importance of Estate Planning for Young Adults

By Deborah Cain

Estate planning can be intimidating, but it's an important part of life for everyone, regardless of age, to think about their estate plan, so that they can live life to the fullest, knowing that everything and everyone they care for is taken care of.

Results of the 2026 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational

The ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational successfully occurred on March 14-March 15, 2026, at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield. See the results!

Photos from the 2026 High School Mock Trial Invitational

Highlights from the 43rd Annual Illinois State Bar Association High School Mock Trial Invitational. Thank you to all members who volunteered!

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