Solicitors take on teaching role on law in classroom and prison

The Law Society of Ireland has launched this year’s Street Law programme, which prepares trainee solicitors to teach secondary school students about the law in a practical way.

Originally developed in Georgetown University in the United States, the Law Society set up Street Law in Ireland in 2013. Professor of law at Georgetown University, Richard Roe, a renowned pioneer of Street Law, attended the launch and weekend-long orientation in Blackhall Place.

Prof Roe said: “This training programme is designed to coach trainee solicitors on the learner-centred teaching methods used in Street Law. These ensure that both the trainee and the student gain a deeper understanding of the law by allowing the student to take a more active role in their learning.