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Justice for All? Teaching Strategy.

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Gold, 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

Equal Justice: The History of the New York Legal Aid Society.

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Lindenauer, Susan B. – Update on Law-Related Education, 1994

Presents the history and activities of the Legal Aid Society of New York City, the largest and oldest provider of legal assistance for poor people in the United States. Presents a timeline of the society and suggested instructional activities. Provides an annotated list of six resource organizations. (CFR)

Descriptors: Civil Law, Courts, Criminal Law, Due Process