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Future-Proofing the Legal Workforce: Why Law Firms Should Start in High School
By Petronilla Sylvester In today’s rapidly changing legal landscape, law firms are investing heavily in professional development, recruitment, and retention. Still, the most effective long-term strategy may begin much earlier than the first day of law school. As recruitment methods…
Field Notes: January 2026
This article is a part of our new Field Notes series for volunteers in the Legal Career Pipeline Program. Field Notes will share best practices, challenges, and insights from trainings, classrooms, and capstone events, and highlight what we are learning…
Recruiting for the 2026 Teacher Amicus Group
In the spirit of inviting expert opinions to guide our work, Street Law is excited to assemble the 2026 Street Law Teacher Amicus Group. We are seeking 20 middle and high school teachers to advise Street Law in ensuring our…
A New Year’s Message from the CEO
Dear Friends, Last year was challenging, yet thanks to the dedication of educators, volunteers, donors, and community partners like you, Street Law stayed focused on its mission. In 2025, we mobilized and supported nearly 1,500 educators and volunteers, reaching almost…
Top Teaching Resources of 2025
“Both my seniors in my Constitutional Law elective and my 8th graders in US history LOVE a Street Law lesson, especially the moot courts! They clamor for them… .” Ginger A. Washington, D.C., Educator Street Law, Inc.’s classroom-ready resources are…
Field Notes: December 2025
This article is a part of our new Field Notes series for volunteers in the Legal Career Pipeline Program. Field Notes will share best practices, challenges, and insights from trainings, classrooms, and capstone events, and highlight what we are learning…
Turning Supreme Court Cases into Powerful Classroom Learning
The U.S. Supreme Court touches nearly every aspect of American life. Yet for many students, the Court feels abstract and distant, its decisions buried in legal jargon, dense opinions, and centuries of precedent. When taught effectively, Supreme Court cases become…
Field Notes: November 2025
First Encounters in the Classroom When volunteers step into a classroom for the first time each year, there is an energy shift. For students, there’s a mix of curiosity and uncertainty: Who are these professionals, and why should I care?…
Reimagining Professional Development Through Community Engagement: What Legal Volunteers Learn When They Teach
By Petronilla Sylvester As the legal profession continues to evolve, so too have the definition and delivery of professional development opportunities. Law firms and corporate legal departments are moving beyond traditional training models, embracing new approaches that align with the…
