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Peer reviewedGuendelsberger, John W. – Update on Law-Related Education, 1994
Identifies and discusses sections of the U.S. Constitution that support the provision of legal aid to poor people. Reviews Supreme Court cases that deal with this topic. Includes five suggested learning activities and a vocabulary list. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civil Law, Constitutional Law, Court Judges, Criminal Law
Peer reviewedSteiner, R. James; Holahan, Carol J. – Update on Law-Related Education, 1994
Presents a secondary level activity in which students participate in a decision-making activity involving the U.S. legal system and legal aid. Includes lesson objectives, step-by-step instructional procedures, and a student handout titled "Examining the Future of Legal Aid Programs." (CFR)
Descriptors: Civil Law, Class Activities, Decision Making, Equal Protection
Peer reviewedGold, Julia Ann – Update on Law-Related Education, 1994
Maintains that, although courts have ruled that poor people accused of crimes must be provided legal services, most court cases involve civil law. Presents a secondary school lesson in which students review 11 mock civil court cases and decide whether or not free legal counsel should be provided. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civil Law, Courts, Decision Making, Due Process
