Justice
by the People
Curriculum from the American Board of Trial Advocates
(ABOTA)
Justice by the People has been
developed by the Foundation of the American Board of Trial Advocates to
teach students about one of their most important rights as citizens: trial
by jury. Most of today's students will be called to serve on juries
at some point in their lives. For many, it is the principle way,
other than by voting, of directly participating in the democratic process.
Jury service imposes an awesome responsibility on citizens to make decisions
that are fair and just. The goal of Justice
by the People is to help students understand the history
and value of their constitutional right to trial by jury.
Overview
Lesson Summary
If you are from Minnesota
and would like a FREE copy of Justice by the
People, send a letter on school letterhead to:
Jan Gunderson
Ryder Bennett
333 South 7th Street
Minneapolis MN 55402
612/340.8956
Request from other parts of the
country send
a letter on school letterhead to:
Foundation of the American
Board of Trial Advocates
5307 East Mcokingbird Lane Suite
1060
Dallas TX 75206-5109
Tel: 800.779-JURY (5879)
214/827.1791
Fax: 214/827.2012
About ABOTA
The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) is a non-profit
organization of attorneys representing both plaintiffs and defendants in
civil cases. It was created in 1958 to defend and preserve the rights
granted to all Americans by the Seventh Amendment to the constitution,
particulary the right to trial by jury. The Foundation of the American
Board of Trial Advocates was established in 1993 to educate th epublic
on the history and value of our civil justice system. The Foundation
also promotes professional education aimed at elevating standards of legal
professionalism, integrity, honor, and courtesy.
Photos from 1999 Legal Expo
Students and teachers who attended the 1999 Legal Expo had a chance to
try out the CD-Rom "Make Your Case"
