Civics Engagement and Outreach Initiative

Invite a lawyer to your classroom to lead a civics education presentation! You can learn more about the array of presentations that we offer here.

To request a presentation, complete this form.

To request copies of our publications, Comic Book: What Do Lawyers and Judges Do? Or When you Turn 18: A Legal Survival Guide visit our website.

Please view our Best Practices for Teachers- Welcoming Volunteer Attorney’s in your Classroom and Best Practices for Volunteer Attorneys Presenting in a Classroom to gather more detailed and in-depth information of the support attorneys will need to present in your classroom.

Questions?
For additional questions and assistance, please contact initiatives@calawyers.org.

Creating greater diversity in the legal profession begins in Kindergarten and continues through law school. Through every grade level, California Lawyers Association is committed to getting lawyers to the classroom to connect directly with students to provide legal and civics education, and serve as role models. From comic books to our diverse lawyer video series, to sending lawyers to the classroom, to mentoring students in college, we are committed to demystifying what a lawyer does and what a lawyer looks like. Day by day, year by year, we are planting seeds that the profession is within reach.

Are you a CLA Member interested in presenting in a K-12 classroom? Follow these easy steps:

1. View available civics presentations here.
2. Watch the Volunteer Training: Video, Powerpoint
3. Sign up to volunteer by completing this form.
4. Access your presentation toolkit and materials here. Make sure to read the Best Practices and User Guide.
   • The toolkit offers everything you need to deliver a presentation and facilitate group activities.
5. After you attend the presentation, complete the reporting form