|
Nominations Now Being Accepted for
Outstanding Civics Student
"Civics in Action" Award |
|
Help the LCLCE recognize a Louisiana middle or high school student who exemplifies what it means to be an engaged citizen. Do you know a student who has made a difference or an improvement of the quality of life in their school, home, or community through the use of civic engagement?
The award application process is simple. Deadline for submissions is April 25, 2011. For more information, click here.
| |
|
|
Celebrate Law Day 2011
Lawyers in the Classroom
Judges in the Classroom
A partnership of the LCLCE, the Louisiana State Bar Association and the Louisiana District Judges Association |
|
Law Day is celebrated the first week in May. Teachers, judges and lawyers interested in participating in this year's Law Day program, which brings members of the local legal community into Louisiana classrooms, should contact the LCLCE office today! Teachers requesting a Law Day presentation will be matched up with volunteer lawyers and judges from their community. This is a free service and a great way to honor Law Day.
If interested in participating, enroll by faxing or mailing an enrollment form to the LCLCE office. Enrollment can also be made by contacting Kandis Showalter directly by phone,504-619-0141, by fax 504-528-9154 or by email, Kandis.Showalter@LSBA.org.
Law Day 2010:
|
"We the People" "Order in the Court"
Back-to-Back Professional Development Programs |
Registration Opening Soon!
Four days of law related professional development programs held in the historic New Orleans French Quarter from July 19 - July 22, 2011. Applications will be accepted soon. Look for the April LCLCE ENewsletter for registration form. Enrollment is limited and early application is recommended.
- Out of town participants will be housed, free of charge, at the Iberville Suites in the historic French Quarter
- Free "We the People" textbooks and a teacher's guide
- Expert pedagogy sessions on how to use material in the classroom
- In depth exploration of the court system by distinguished Louisiana judges
- No program fees and all materials provided at no cost to teachers
|
|
Inaugural High School Summer
Legal Internship Program |
The Louisiana State Bar Association Diversity Committee's inaugural "Suit Up for the Future" summer internship program is for high school juniors and seniors interested in the legal profession. Students will participate in a five-week program (June 20-July 25). The application deadline is April 15, 2011. For the full list of guidelines and application requirements, go to: http://www.lsba.org/lsbadocuments/439.pdf |
Richard N. Ware IV
State High School Mock Trial Competition
Champion |
Congratulations to Jesuit High School of New Orleans, the winner of the Richard N. Ware IV State High School Mock Trial Competition held on March 19, 2011. Second place went to Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies of Metairie, Louisiana.
|
|
Attorney Job Positions
|
The Louisiana State Bar Association has a current listing of job opportunities in the legal field. To view these opportunities click here.
| | |
March 2011
Louisiana Center for
Law and Civic Education
(LCLCE)
The Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education is a non profit 501(c)(3) organization. It is the educational arm of the Louisiana State Bar Association. It is financially assisted, in part, by the Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts program through the Louisiana Bar Foundation, federal organizations, and by generous private contributions.
Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education
601 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone (504) 619-0134
Fax (504) 528-9154
-0134
Fax (504) 566-0930
| | |