Bench-Bar Relations Committee: Model Local Bench-Bar Community Building Activities
So You're 18 — So You're 18 is a publication created to help young adults understand some of their rights and obligations as an adult and to help avoid some of the pitfalls they face as they take on legal responsibilities. Booklets are available online (print copies are currently unavailable), and there is a So You're 18 website featuring all sections in the booklet. Please contact LSBS for more information. If you need guidance for your presentation(s), just let us know in your email. We're happy to help!
Law Day — Do you want to organize a Law Day in your community or within your bar association? Visit the ABA's Law Day website for some great ideas.
The ABA's Bar Services Department offers quite a bit of information on running a bar association. Visit their website today.
Senior Virginians Handbooks are available in English and Spanish for distribution at events. Handbooks used for Senior Virginians Law Day programs are provided at no cost.
For guidance on how to respond to unfair criticism of judges in your area, the American Board of Trial Advocates has created a protocol that may be of assistance.
Rule of Law Project — The VBA/VLF Rule of Law Project brings attorneys and judges into civics classrooms across Virginia. Visit the Center for Teaching the Rule of Law website to see the resources available for local bar associations interested in bringing the Project to their community.
For other resources available to bar associations, please contact Nancy Donner at 804-775-0519 or [email protected].