Law Related Education

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Law Related Education for the Public

June 2015 • Volume 1 • Number 2 •

The Illinois State Bar Association’s Law-Related Education Newsletter is provided free of charge on a quarterly basis during the school year. We are dedicated to promoting law-related education resources and discussion topics appropriate for use in classroom or community settings. If you do NOT wish to receive this complimentary newsletter, please reply and indicate in the message line that you wish to be removed from our mailing list. Statements, expressions of opinion or comments appearing herein are those of the editors or contributors, and not necessarily those of the Association or the Committee.

In This Issue

Chair’s gratitude

By Hon. Michael J. Chmiel

Hon. Mike Chmiel shares his thoughts and thanks for the Committee's work this past year.
Civics in our schools (Homes and communities) 2015

By Sandra Lin Sweeney

The author considers civics education in schools and whether and how more students can become engaged.
2015 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational

By Sarah Taylor

A recap of this important annual event.

Model Illinois Government

By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum Jr.

This spring nearly 300 students participated in the Model Illinois Government simulation, and gained more experience in a weekend than they could have in a semester of classes.

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800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, the great charter of liberty

By MaryLou Lowder Kent

The Magna Carta has resonated throughout the centuries and across the globe as no other legal text and has been hailed as one of the most significant documents in English history. It has served as the basis for the principle that no one, including kings and presidents, is above the law and that the right to due process of law belongs to everyone.

Jesse Paul Padilla—Someone you should know

By Todd C. Miller

Learn more about this dynamic and inspirational attorney.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum celebrates 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s assassination, the end of the Civil War and the 10-year anniversary of our museum

By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum Jr.

Helpful links to assist teachers when visiting the Museum.

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