Define: [noun] legal literacy means
To have sufficient understanding of the law to make informed decisions
Laws apply to young people too.
Being able to navigate legal rights and obligations helps young people succeed in all areas of life.
Do they know the laws that apply to them, right now?
We live in a legal world.
Yet, until we enter the workplace or university, we have little to no legal knowledge to help us and by the time we find ourselves in need of a lawyer, it’s already too late.
What do we need to thrive?
A legal tool kit.
We deliver school-based presentations for Years 7-12 (from the age of criminal responsibility) on everyday legal topics and problems they are likely to encounter during and after their school years, in their everyday life.
The Essentials
True Crime + Consequences
50mins
A criminal charge can alter ones life trajectory even if they are not found guilty and sentenced.
We illustrate the true cost of getting caught and non-legal consequences. An opportunity for students to explore their future self, challenging but critical.
No such thing* as bullying
50mins
Do your students know the reality of committing acts of bullying? That it is covered by criminal law and criminal penalties. Let’s get a serious legal perspective.
An essential for students and teachers.
It’s just sexual harassment
50mins
The nitty-gritty law of what has become common in school and online.
*This presentation is designed to assist schools to fulfil their duty to prevent sexual harassment and as part of the Child Safety Standards.
Moving out and signing contracts
50mins
Do you know what to look out for, when to sign, how to get out of a contract, or what legal protections you may be entitled to?
If you’re moving out or making purchases, there’s some things I bet no one ever told you!
First job
30mins
Congratulations on your first pay check!
Don’t get trapped in by bullies or unsafe work environments. Know what to do if you’re underpaid or find yourself in sticky work environments.
Startups and small businesses
30mins
The legal-business-smarts is here.
A great place to start for those finishing school or those with a side hustle already!
WHY US?
Good question.
Apart from having a qualified lawyer speaking to students about the legality of what they are engaging in, the legal and non-legal consequences, with real time scenarios, we ask: where does legal knowledge come from? Should we wait until one needs a lawyer? Can we spare them the cost of not having basic legal literacy?
Tailored and sharp.
Break-downs of every day law that doesn’t shy away from real stories and the nitty-gritty that affects young people today.
Easy booking process
📍Law in Schools currently services the Melbourne and Geelong region.
