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2027 Melvin R. Wright Youth Law Fair

March 13, 2027

Join the D.C. Bar Communities and D.C. Superior Court on March 13, 2027, at the H. Carl Moultrie Courthouse for an eye-opening day of legal education designed specifically for D.C. area youth. This FREE event is open to students in grades 9-12.

Registration for the 2027 Youth Law Fair will open in January 2027. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

Attorney & Volunteer Opportunities

Help shape the next generation of legally literate citizens!

We need attorneys, law students, and community volunteers to guide students through this engaging experience. As a volunteer, you'll:

  • Mentor students and help them understand their rights and responsibilities.
  • Lead mock proceedings and facilitate discussions on real-world legal issues.
  • Enhance access to justice by educating youth about the legal system.

Registration for the 2027 Youth Law Fair will open in January 2027. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

Past Youth Law Fair Themes

2026: Too Hot to Wait

2025: Game Over: Crime and Conspiracy – Know the Score

2024: Carjacking: A Ride You Can't Afford to Take!

2023: Don't Get Caught Up: Criminal Conspiracy

2022: Helping Students Understand Their Rights

2021: The Politics of Food: Scarcity as an Issue of Justice

2020: Virtual Youth Law Fair

2019: Snatch, you lose! When Robbery and Conspiracy Collide to Steal Your Future

2018: Rally vs. Riot: When Words Ignite

2017: OMG, I thought I Deleted This!

2016: Blunt Talk: Clearing the Haze around D.C.'s Marijuana Laws

2015: Profiling: That's Not Me! What's the Problem?

2014: Stand Tall Against K2 and Alcohol

2013: Bully Proof

2012: Privacy Awareness: Managing Social Media Networks

2011: Cyber Bullying

2010: Teen Dating Violence

2009: OMG!!! Can U Say That?? IDK…

2008: Internet Issues: Dangers of Social Media and Blogs

2007: Internet Vulnerability: Teens at Risk

2006: Drugs, Alcohol & Truancy

2005: Risky Business: Reckless Driving

2004: Gang Violence

2003: The Dangers of Intolerance: How Hatred Leads to Crime

2002: Profiling: Are You a Target? Have You Been Stereotyped?

2001: Learn the Law, Speak Your Mind

2000: Can they do that? Learn the Law

Additional Resources for Students

  • The District of Columbia Courts YouTube Channel includes educational videos about the court system, legal careers, jury service, trials, appeals, civic engagement, and public access to justice. Students can learn how courts function, explore different areas of law, hear from judges and legal professionals, and see real-world examples of how the justice system serves the public.
     
  • Virtual Tour of the D.C. Courts - These tours allow you to explore the courthouses and interact with avatars of court staff, from judges to clerks to security personnel, to know what to expect when you visit.
     
  • ABA Lesson Plans - Lesson plans developed by the ABA Division for Public Education. Topics include civic engagement, the Constitution, due process, human rights, and much more.
     
  • "Let's Brief It" Podcast – Produced by the D.C. Bar Law Student Community, each episode focuses on a different area of the law in an introductory, Q&A format.
     
  • "Thinking Like A Lawyer" Podcast - Each episode, the hosts will take a topic experienced and enjoyed by regular people and shine it through the prism of a legal framework.
     
  • "I Am the Law" Podcast - A podcast created to help law school students and lawyers decide on an area of law to specialize in. Each episode features lawyers from various fields describing what their jobs are really like.
     
  • "Argument Wars" Game – Test your persuasive abilities by arguing a real Supreme Court case. The other lawyer plays your competition. Whoever uses the strongest arguments wins!
     
  • "Court Quest" Game – People from around the country need your help to navigate our court system! Listen carefully to each case, so you can guide them to either State or Federal Court.
     
  • "Do I Have a Right?" Game – Run your own firm of lawyers who specialize in constitutional law. Decide if potential clients have a right, match them with the best lawyer, and win their case. The more clients you serve and the more cases you win, the faster your law firm grows!
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