Today, education is perhaps the most important function of state and local governments . It is the very foundation of good citizenship. May. They meet with students to discuss our justice system, the importance of everyone s role in it, current legal issues, specific areas of the law, or to hold mock trials in which students play courtroom roles. The program expanded from five counties in 1999 to 14 counties in 2000. It is one of the most successful programs of its kind in the nation.
Many volunteers say that it is their most rewarding professional day of the year.
In just one day, every lawyer and judge in Washington has an opportunity to give back to their local communities, to enrich the lives of students, to personally contribute to better public legal education, and to enhance public appreciation of lawyers. How to Participate An abundance of information, including sample lesson plans and sign-up information, is ready for you on the WSBA Law Week Web site. It s easy to participate. Law Week is quickly approaching, so please sign up today. Contact a teacher you know and schedule a date and time to speak in his classroom.