Law-related education is the instruction about rules, laws, and the legal system that actively involves students in instruction to prepare them for responsible citizenship. It is also instruction that teaches about legal rights, responsibilities and the role of the citizen and requires students to practice application of that teaching to potential real-life situations. LRE improves critical, analytical and problem-solving skills. Students are actively involved in learning. LRE increases students' knowledge of the law, making them better-informed citizens.
Students demonstrate constructive ways to resolve conflict.
LRE can aid in reducing discipline problems in schools. Students are exposed to members of the legal community in positive situations giving them examples of positive role models. Community members become actively involved in schools. LRE discourages delinquent and violent behavior. LRE promotes positive self-image in students.