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NH Bar Association Law Related Education
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Law Related Education Programs
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♦ We the People: The Citizen & the Constitution
A program designed to enhance student understanding of constitutional democracy and its contemporary relevance.
♦ Civics in Action
A civics education initiative aimed at adults.
♦ A Lawyer & Judge In Every School
An annual event that pairs attorneys and judges with NH classrooms to discuss topics related to the legal profession.
♦ We the People: Project Citizen
A program for middle school students that promotes participation in state and local government while actively engaging students in learning how to monitor and influence public policy.
♦ Leapholes - Middle School Pilot Project Program
"Leapholes" by James Grippando tells the story of a middle school boy and a magical old attorney. Together they do legal research by zooming through "Leapholes"; physically entering law books and meeting actual people from famous cases.
♦ Constitution Day - September 17
NH Supreme Court Essay Contest Details.
♦ Court House Tours
The best way to learn more about the court system is to come out and visit a court. It is even possible to visit a court while a trial is in session. With 66 courts throughout the state, a field trip is within easy driving distance.
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We the People:
The Citizen & the Constitution
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‘We the People’ Marks 25 Years in NH
Congratulations to Milford High School, 2012 We the People State Champs and to the other competing teams from John Stark Regional High School and Nashua North High School for a job well-done! The State Competition was held in Concord on January 6.
Attorneys Howard J. Zibel and Martin P. Honigberg were recognized for their support of the program at the District Competition on December 9.
Learn more.
Above, students from Nashua High School North participate in last month’s ‘We The People’ district competition.
 Find resources and learn more about this program by visiting the Bar's We the People web page. Questions? Contact LRE Coordinator Robin E. Knippers at 603-224-6942, ext. 3259.
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Mock Trial News
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Registration is now open for the State Championship Tournament, to be held February 17-18 in Nashua, NH. Each team will be charged a $100 entrance fee.
Please register your teams by the end of business on Monday, January 23.
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What is Law Related Education?
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 LRE Coordinator Robin E. Knippers
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Law Related Education (LRE) serves as a tool to help youth connect their values to civic participation and become the kind of active citizens democracy depends on.
The NHBA Law Related Education Program is directed by the Law Related Education Coordinator, Robin E. Knippers, along with a committee relating to the individual LRE programs. The program began in 1985 and now serves over 50,000 students and teachers in New Hampshire. LRE provides curriculum resources, development and educational opportunities, interactive projects with attorneys, law firms, and schools across New Hampshire.
NHBA LRE Mission Statement
Law Related Education (LRE) encompasses a variety of programs for students in grades K-12, designed to teach students about law, the legal system and the fundamental principles upon which our constitutional democracy is based. Activities are intended to foster partnerships between schools and attorneys who volunteer their time for educational purposes.
The Law Related Act of 1978
According to the Law Related Act of 1978, LRE is "education to equip non-lawyers with the knowledge and skills pertaining to the law, the legal process, and the legal system, and fundamental principles and values on which these are based." The U.S. Department of Education regulations supporting the Act add that LRE helps students "respond effectively to the law and legal issues in our complex and changing society."
LRE Today
Today, LRE embraces a rich and varied array of programs for all grade levels. These programs share a common goal of fostering the knowledge, skills, and values students need to function effectively in a society defined by its democratic institutions, pluralism, and the rule of law. LRE strives to develop the active citizens a democratic society requires: those who can understand, live in, and contribute positively to the civic communities to which they belong.
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Opportunities for Teachers
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View the 2011-2012 Law Related Education program dates and opportunities.
Find out about upcoming workshops, seminars, institutes, and conferences for upper elementary, middle, and high school teachers. View calendar.
Contact LRE Coordinator Robin E. Knippers at 603-224-6942, ext. 3259 for more information.
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Opportunities for Attorneys
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The NHBA Law Related Education Program offers many opportunities to volunteer. From judging the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution to simply visiting a classroom on Law Day, your time will surely have a positive impact on your community. 2011-2012 Program Dates.
For details on our programs and how you can help, visit the Law Related Education Programs page or contact Robin E. Knippers, Law Related Education Coordinator at 603-224-6942, ext. 3259.
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Calendar of Professional Development Opportunities
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Find out about upcoming workshops, seminars, institutes, and conferences for upper elementary, middle, and high school teachers. View Calendar.
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Financial Support for the Law Related Education Program is provided by
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