We believe legal literacy is a vital citizenship skill for life.
Founded to deliver legal education in 1989, and launching Mock Trial Competitions in 1991, our charity has since developed a large portfolio of immersive experiences and classroom resources to boost young people's knowledge of the legal system.
Explore the programmes below or get in touch with the team for a chat: smartlaw@youngcitizens.org
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Mock Trials
The Mock Trial Competitions are our longest-running active learning experiences. Since 1991, we have provided unparalleled exposure to the...
The Big Legal Lesson
The Big Legal Lesson returns in February 2025. Register your interest here. The law is a vital part of...
Legal Experts in Schools
The law underpins the morals and values of our society and we believe that it is important for young people to learn more about the UK legal system. Legal Experts…
Legal Workshops
Legal Workshops are a perfect volunteering opportunity for busy legal professionals. Working with local school children at your offices,...
SmartLaw teaching resources
Recognising that teachers lack time and have a requirement to teach about the rule of law as part of fundamental British values, we've teamed up with legal experts to create…