Most of today's students will be called to serve on juries at some point in their lives. For many, it is the principle way, other than by voting, of directly participating in the democratic process.
Jury service imposes an awesome responsibility on citizens to make decisions that are fair and just.
The goal of Justice by the People is to help students understand the history and value of their constitutional right to trial by jury. It was created in 1958 to defend and preserve the rights granted to all Americans by the Seventh Amendment to the constitution, particulary the right to trial by jury. The Foundation of the American Board of Trial Advocates was established in 1993 to educate th epublic on the history and value of our civil justice system. The Foundation also promotes professional education aimed at elevating standards of legal professionalism, integrity, honor, and courtesy.