The Big Legal Lesson returns in February 2025. Register your interest here.
The law is a vital part of our democratic society. Understanding how it works is essential to being an active and engaged citizen.
We firmly believe that every young person should have the opportunity to learn about the legal justice system and how it affects their lives.
Let’s start a conversation about the law in schools!
It really got the children thinking about their place in society.
Primary teacher, The Big Legal Lesson 2024
What is The Big Legal Lesson?
From the youngest students at primary school to post-16 students, The Big Legal Lesson provides teachers with the tools they need to confidently introduce the law into their classrooms.
Since 2020, thousands of teachers have registered to take part, reaching over 200,000 young people. This makes it the largest public legal education campaign of its kind.
Last year, 93% of teachers agreed that taking part in The Big Legal Lesson gave their class a better understanding of the rule of law and how it applies to their lives. 100% of teachers said they’d recommend it to a colleague.
The resources are up to date and informative, and they save so much time for teachers in planning and preparing.
Secondary teacher, The Big Legal Lesson 2024
What is in the free resource pack?
- Launch assemblies
- An age-appropriate 15-minute legal taster activity exploring how we all interact with the law every single day
- An age-appropriate lesson plan exploring what the law is and who has the power to change the law
- An age-appropriate lesson plan exploring how recent changes to a range of laws may impact the lives of you and your students
- A media support pack full of sample social media posts, branded graphics, press releases and more
From Key Stage 1 to Sixth-Form, we have resources suitable for all teachers!
The Big Legal Lesson returns in February 2025. Register your interest here.
Acknowledgments
Thank you to international law firm Mishcon de Reya for being our national sponsor again in 2024 and allowing us to offer The Big Legal Lesson to schools for free.
Further thanks to our education partners The Law Society for their continued support in helping us deliver legal education resources for young people across the UK.
Stay in touch with us on socials @YoungCitizensUK using #TheBigLegalLesson.