Public Education Publications

    Looking for resources on the Supreme Court, teaching civics or the rule of law? Or for teacher professional development? We offer a variety of publications and resources to help advance the rule of law. 

    Preview of US Supreme Court Cases

    Preview provides expert, plain language analysis of all cases given plenary review by the Supreme Court. Written by experts for everyone.

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    Law and Courts Series

    A variety of topics from how courts fit into our system and the roles of judges and lawyers.

    The Pocket Guide to the United States Constitution

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    The Pocket Guide to the United States Constitution

    The Pocket Guide to the Constitution of the United States is an easy-to-use reference tool containing the full text of the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence, summaries of landmark Suprem…

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    Insights on Law and Society

    Insights on Law & Society is a magazine for teachers of civics, government, history, and law. Each issue of Insights Magazine explores a law-related topic from several angles, provides lesson ideas and highlights real life students and practitioners.

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    Newsletters

    Teaching Tools

    Mock Trials

    Share the excitement and unparalleled learning experience of mock trials. These how-to guides, for Kindergarten through Grade 6, give you everything you need to put on a successful mock trial including: information on types of mock trials, tips on preparing and conducting the trial, simplified steps and rules in a trial, scripts, and even guidelines on mock trial competitions. We have a great selection available for purchase in the ABA Store.

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    Lesson Plans

    Our lesson plan topics include the Constitution, due process, human rights, and much more.

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    Dialogues

    ABA Dialogues provide lawyers, judges, and teachers with the resources they need to engage students and community members in discussion of fundamental American legal principles and civic traditions.

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    Addressing Gun Violence

    Recognizing the importance of promoting public discourse on gun violence and on effective ways to address it, the American Bar Association Division for Public Education joined in a unique collaborative effort of ABA entities with the medical and health community to produce educational programming and resources. This Teaching Resource Bulletin and web resource were specifically designed to help you in your efforts to discuss legal and health issues related to gun violence and how they impact your community.

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    Our Books

    The Division for Public Education offers a wide variety of books and booklets on legal topics, including: wills and estate planning, understanding the court system, and a pocket guide to the U.S. Constitution.

    Lessons on the Law

    The ABA Division for Public education published a column in Social Education, the flagship publication of the National Council for the Social Studies.

    Law Career Resources

    Exploring Legal Careers

    Help students learn more about legal careers with classroom sets of our Exploring Legal Careers brochure or our Life in the Law booklet. These are useful resources for lawyer-in-the-classroom programs, career fairs, and law-related education programs. Readers will find information on preparing for law school, details about the legal field, and insightful tips from a diverse array of legal professionals.

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