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In May Courts Celebrate Law Day and Juror Appreciation Month

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When it comes to celebrating Law Day and Juror Appreciation Month, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is at the vanguard. Every year, judges at the courthouses in Philadelphia, Allentown, and Reading host more than 450 students from 50 high schools. Under the direction of District Court Judge Cynthia M. Rufe, whose chambers are in Philadelphia, more than 50 volunteer lawyers and 14 judges coach the students through simulations of trial court and appellate court arguments on a contemporary Supreme Court case that is relevant to teens.

For more information, e-mail Rebecca Fanning, National Outreach Manager for the Federal Courts.

Interactive Court Simulations Contemporary Topics These simulations for courtrooms and classrooms are based on issues that have an impact on young people.		Constitution Resources Federal courts, as guardians of the Constitution, offer resources and programs.
Real Life Scenarios Texting While Driving Downloading Music more First Amendment Free Speech and School Conduct School Newspapers more Fourth Amendment Teen House Party Search Cell Phone Surveillance Sixth Amendment Free Speech/Fair Trial Journalists and Grand Juries All Topics...		Constitution Day Listen to Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Stephen G. Breyer discuss different approaches to judicial interpretation. Watch video (37:00) or listen Making the Abstract Real: Judicial Independence and Separation of Powers Listen to judges explain the significance and impact of these two concepts on the American way of life. Discussion Topics: Judicial Interpretation Discussion Package: Judicial Independence Games Jeopardy Million-Dollar Citizen

Courtrooms as Classrooms National Initiatives Federal judges host courtroom events that involve lawyers and court staff, teachers and students.		Federal Court Basics Court structure, legal landmarks, homework help, and games give students a foundation in court literacy.
Open Doors to Federal Courts Juror Appreciation Law Day Your Day in Bankruptcy Court		Court Structure Court and Class Activities Textbooklet: Understanding the Federal Courts Legal Landmarks Homework Help

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