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Schools and young people

We provide free specialised legal education sessions for young people, teachers and community workers that promote a better understanding of the law and how it can affect young people.

Free workshops for schools and young people

Our lawyers deliver the following workshops or can tailor a session to your needs.

A crime prevention workshop looking at the laws around group offending and robbery offences. This workshop also covers young people's rights in custody.  This workshop utilises a film.

On the BURN website you can watch the film*, see interviews with the characters, examine their actions from other points of view and find out more information about your legal rights. A study guide with engaging activities and exploration of the themes and concepts is available.

*Note that the film carries an M (Mature Audience) rating and is recommended for young people 15 years and over. It includes coarse language and some low level depictions of violence and drug use

Suitable for Years 9 - 12.

An engaging, interactive 'choose-your-own-adventure' style animation exploring the criminal law outcomes of Sexting and Cyber bullying in a way that young people can understand and relate to.

Suitable for Years 7 - 10.

A workshop designed to give a practical understanding of the Children's Criminal Law jurisdiction. Based on syllabus outcomes for the Year 12 Legal Studies course, it covers the criminal jurisdiction of the Children's Court, diversionary and sentencing options and current issues in the youth justice system.

Suitable for HSC Legal Studies students. A simplified version can be presented to Commerce students.

A workshop utilising a short film and role play scenarios to explore police powers and responsibilities, especially in public spaces. The workshop also and considers strategies that can improve interactions between young people and police in public spaces.

Suitable for all year groups.

A workshop that covers legal definitions of sexual consent, offences relating to non-consent, as well as ethical consent frameworks. The session includes case studies, videos and interactive quizzes.

Suitable for Years 10 to 12.

A range of workshops that give young people legal skills, information and referral options as they get closer to adulthood and independence. The topic areas will help young people to identify problems that a lawyer can help them with. Topics covered include mobile phone/car contracts, money, fines, workplace rights, renting and credit debt.

Suitable for Years 9 to 12.

All young people have questions about when they will be old enough to be able to choose options for themselves. When can I get a job, get my own Medicare card, drive, vote? This fun, game-based workshop answers all of these questions and more.

Suitable for Years 7 to 10

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Request a free workshop

We run free workshops, presentations, webinars and information stalls. Click on the button below to make a request for your community group, school or workplace.

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Additional resources

The Best for Kids website is a community legal education initiative of Legal Aid NSW, developed the for young people and their families. The site contains videos and information for young people on a range of legal topics and for adults on family law issues.

Our Law for Community Workers program keeps teachers, youth workers, social workers, health workers and support workers up to date with legal topics and changes to the law.  Find out more by visiting Law for Community Workers.

Legal Aid NSW produces free resources about the law, available in a variety of formats and languages. Find out more by visiting Publications and resources.