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The Big Legal Lesson 2025 (ages 11-18+)

Join the UK’s biggest legal education campaign during February 2025.

Overview

The law affects every aspect of our lives, but children and young people rarely learn about it in the classroom. We want to empower teachers to start a conversation about the law in schools.

Running throughout February 2025, #TheBigLegalLesson provides the tools you need to confidently introduce the law into your classroom.

What’s in the resource packs?

The Big Legal Lesson is a starting point for pupils to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to navigate an increasingly complex world. Pupils explore questions such as:

  • What is the law and how does it affect my daily life?
  • Who has the power to make and change the law? How do recent changes to the law affect me?
  • What new laws would I like to see and how can I make my voice heard by those in power?

Share the good news!

Send us your photos, ideas and feedback via social media @YoungCitizensUK using the hashtag #TheBigLegalLesson.

“I think it was a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of how the law affects young people in their day-to-day lives”

Teacher, The Big Legal Lesson

Looking for the primary school resources? Access the resource pack for ages 5-11 here.

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