The mission of the ABA Division for Public Education is to promote public understanding of law and its role in society. The following beliefs set forth the underlying rationales that guide the Division's work and priorities.
Law provides an essential context for understanding key societal institutions.
A democratic society seeks to resolve conflicts peacefully and to achieve justice through the legal process. Informed civic participation requires an understanding of the role of law. An understanding of law promotes confidence in and access to the legal system for all people. Programs that educate the public about law should promote understanding and counteract misleading and inaccurate ideas and images. The six goals that follow constitute the priorities of the ABA Standing Committee on Public Education and guide the programs and practices of the Division for Public Education.