Law Related Education Resources

The Idaho Law Foundation’s Law Related Education program can provide you with tools you need to reinforce learning while helping build positive relationships between students and the law and legal community.

Educational materials include books, lesson plans, mock trial scripts, videos/DVDS and audio/visual aids.

Lesson Plan Library

The Law Related Education Program maintains a free lending library of over 2,500 law-related education materials. Available resources are targeted to developmental levels from kindergarten through high school.

Turning 18 in Idaho

The Turning 18 in Idaho publication helps young people understand their rights and responsibilities as they reach the age of majority.

You can download a PDF of the publication or contact Carey Shoufler, Law Related Education Director, for information about obtaining a classroom sets free of charge.

An introductory lesson has been developed in conjunction with the Turning 18 publication. Look for a full curriculum guide in Spring 2010.

Freedom of Expression

The Law Related Education Program has developed curriculum materials to help high school students explore freedom of expression, with the guiding question: In a democratic society, should the government protect or limit hate speech?

Attorneys interested in teaching this lesson with high school students can contact Carey Shoufler, Law Related Education Director.

Students in grades 9 to 12 interested in exploring this topic in depth have the opportunity to participate in the ACLU of Idaho first annual Bill of Rights Essay Contest.

Mock Trial Cases

The Law Related Education Program posts cases used as part of the Idaho High School Mock Trial Competition.

In addition, the National High School Mock Trial Championship Website houses a searchable case library.

LRE also has cases for elementary school students. Visit the Lesson Plan Library to search for mock trials appropriate for this age group.