From 11-25 March 2024, students at St Joseph’s will join tens of thousands of young people across schools in England and Wales taking part in a national campaign to promote legal literacy.
Now in its fourth year, The Big Legal Lesson aims to help teachers start a conversation about the law in schools by providing a free pack of age-appropriate resources.
Created by education charity Young Citizens, with the support of Mishcon de Reya and The Law Society, the lesson plans and assemblies explore what the law is, who has the power to change it, and how these changes affect society.
Over 200,000 learners have taken part in the campaign since 2020, with thousands more expected to take part this year.
Mr. Mather, Head of Law and Politics, has created a House Cup competition for all students which can be accessed on the year group Google Classroom page. All who enter will get a credit and get points for their House too!
Year 9 will also do the Big Legal Lesson in their PSHE programme later in the year.
Nick Emmerson, President of The Law Society, said: “Ensuring young learners know their rights and responsibilities, whilst respecting the Rule of Law, is vital to securing access to justice for all. Whether or not they go on to practice law, The Big Legal Lesson is a fantastic opportunity for pupils and students to understand how our justice system works and why it matters to them. The Law Society is delighted to support this Young Citizens initiative, which we know will make a huge impact on young people, teachers and legal professionals alike.”
More information about the Big Legal Lesson can be found on the Young Citizens website.
