Classroom mock trials, role play, and other activities are fun ways to learn about the law and your rights and responsibilities. Ask your teacher to allow your class to participate in some of these activities. Resource People Attorneys interested in becoming involved in law-related education should complete the Attorney Recruitment Application. School resource officers and juvenile probation officers already in schools under the Arizona Safe Schools Program should attend a LRE training session and visit the Resource Library for materials. Each team must learn both sides of the case and students must play both attorneys and witnesses.
Teams work to learn the facts of the case and create strategies for trial.
Regional competitions are held in late February and winners of the regional competitions are invited to compete in the State Competition held in Phoenix in late March. Legal and competitive aspects, contact Tim Hyland . A family component is included in this program. Students in grade 4 - 12 learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. High school classes may select to participate in the annual State Competition.