Judges from Maryland’s courts will go back into the classroom to share their expertise and personal experiences to help area students learn about law and society. The program, the Civics and Law Academy, provides students with a chance to meet face-to-face with judges and other legal professionals who bring a unique perspective to the importance of becoming active participants in our democracy.
This is the first of three sessions planned for the current school year at various locations in Maryland.
The Civics and Law Academy is designed to help high school students gain a better understanding of the law, which helps them develop civic competency. Some of the topics include juvenile rights, criminal law, free speech and the law in the age of technology.
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"An understanding of law and legal issues is essential to understanding the functioning of politics, culture, and society," said Howard County District Judge Pamila J. Brown. Judge Brown heads the Judiciary committee that is hosting the program in partnership with the Maryland State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. "How can you hope to function in our society, which is based on the Rule of Law, if you don’t learn civics? The Academy provides a chance for young people to take part in an intensive program to start to gain the knowledge, skills, and values needed to participate fully and effectively in our pluralistic, democratic society."
