Why Law-Related Education?
Maintaining our democracy is not an easy task. Through education, individuals learn to be effective, law-abiding, active, participating citizens. Law-Related Education helps to develop young citizens who can sustain, preserve, and foster our free, democratic society. LRE has demonstrated promise in preventing delinquency by fostering social responsibility, personal commitment for the public good and effective participation.

What can Law-Related Education do for young people?
LRE develops basic skills
LRE promotes learning of law-related concepts
LRE makes learning exciting
LRE promotes a reduction in delinquent behavior
LRE gains community support for schools
LRE fosters good citizenship and participation

Click on the following programs for more information

Elementary and Middle School 
Truancy Court                                                                                   
Lawyers In the Classroom    
        
High School Programs
Missouri High School Mock Trial
Drop Out Prevention
Teens Speak Out!
Student Internships

Law School Students
Mentor Program

Programs for all ages
Speakers' Bureau 
Career Fairs
Law Day 2004 Activity- May 1st

Detention Center
Law For Life

Attorney Volunteers
Volunteer application for all LRE Programs

Downloadable Resources for Schools