I loved seeing the students immerse themselves in a court case. The volunteer judge and attorneys supported a deeper understanding of the content and really brought it to life. The students were so engaged!
Susan T., Teacher
COURTROOM TO CLASSROOM (C2C)
Courtroom to Classroom (C2C) connects volunteer judges and attorneys with middle school and high school classrooms for lessons about the Constitution and engaging students in moot court activities using real Supreme Court cases.
Register your class below, to have a volunteer visit your classroom.
Wait for a volunteer. A judges, attorney, or law student will select a class they want to work with.
Get in touch with the volunteer. Once your class is selected, we will send a confirmation mail to you and the volunteer containing contact information. Coordinate the visit with the volunteer and schedule the visit. Work with the volunteer to select one of the PowerPoint lessons.
Prepare for the visit. Once the scheduling has been completed, teachers should prepare their students for the first visit. Review “Teachers – Preparing for the Visit” (PDF) for more information. In addition, there are introductory lessons and handouts below.
Assist the volunteer. Provide classroom management and support during the visit.
Complete program evaluation. After the visit, complete the teacher’s evaluation to provide feedback and documentation and have students complete the student evaluation.
Introductory Lessons and Handouts
To introduce your class to the legal system, you may use the Intro Presentation alone, or use the Student Handbook and Bar Exam to prepare your students.
Middle School
Intro Presentation
Student Handbook (PDF)
Bar Exam (PDF)
High School
Intro Presentation
Student Handbook (PDF)
Bar Exam (PDF)
School Registration
We are always looking for legal volunteers to visit classrooms. To volunteer:
Volunteer for a visit. Use the Volunteer Scheduling Tool below to find available opportunities and sign up.
Get in touch with the teacher. Once you select a school, Teach Democracy will send a confirmation email to you and the teacher containing contact information. Work with the teacher to schedule the visit. Don’t forget to verify that the school has access to a laptop, screen, and projector, or bring your own for the presentation.
Select a lesson. Work with the teacher to select one of the lessons. Familiarize yourself with the presentations materials in the tab below and “Judges/Attorneys – Preparing for Your Visit“ (PDF).
Complete program evaluation. After the visit, complete the online evaluation to provide feedback and documentation.
Volunteer Scheduling Tool
Judges/Attorneys – Preparing for Your Visit (PDF)
Middle School Materials | High School Materials | Immigration Enforcement and Rights Lesson | Intellectual Property Lesson
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Use this page to download the presentations and handouts to use during your classroom visit. The lessons below were created for Microsoft PowerPoint (PPT) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF). Click on a link to download materials. Select lessons for the class level you will be working with. |
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Middle School Lessons (Choose one) |
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The Constitution and Bill of Rights: Free Expression
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
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The Constitution and Bill of Rights: Due Process
California v. Greenwood: A Supreme Court Case
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High School (Choose one) |
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Kennedy v. Bremerton School District: A First Amendment Case
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The Constitution and the Bill of Rights: Equal Protection
Gratz v. Bollinger: A Supreme Court Case
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Immigration Enforcement and Rights Classroom Lesson This lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation and simulation activity (not a moot court). For more materials and classroom resources on immigration history and policy, visit our Educating About Immigration website. |
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Presentation Immigration Enforcement and Rights |
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Handouts Handout A: Takeaways and |
Additional Resources
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Intellectual Property Classroom Lessons Are you interested in educating students on the role intellectual property plays in our society? Visit our Educate IP website to download free lessons such as: |
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Multimedia Lessons: Patenting Life: Should Living Things Be Patented? Fairey v. AP: A Question of Fair Use The North Face Apparel Company v. The South Butt and Others (Trademark Infringement) |
Pen and paper lessons: Origins of Patents and Copyright |
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Please consult your teacher before selecting a lesson to present in the classroom. |
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APPELLATE COURT EXPERIENCE (ACE)
Appellate Court Experience(ACE) provides students with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the judicial system through a visit to the California State Court of Appeal. Students observe an oral argument of a criminal appeal. After the argument, students meet with the justices and attorneys to discuss the case.
Materials
Schools
Schools in Los Angeles County and Ventura County interested in participating in ACE:
Attorneys
Would you like to volunteer for ACE?
