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Presenter urges Washington lawyers to pledge K‑12 classroom visits for Constitution Day
Summary
On Law Day (May 1) the Washington State Supreme Court and the Washington State Bar Association asked licensed legal professionals to pledge to visit K‑12 classrooms on or around Constitution Day (Sept. 17), offering ready‑to‑use civics lessons and citing the Rules of Professional Conduct.
On Law Day, May 1, the Washington State Supreme Court and the Washington State Bar Association asked licensed legal professionals across Washington to pledge to visit K‑12 classrooms on or around Constitution Day, Sept. 17, the presenter said.
The announcement said the effort is being framed around the 250th anniversary of "our founding" and called on lawyers to help teach students who "will shape the next generation and the next 250 years," underscoring the symbolic timing of the visits. The presenter said structured, ready‑to‑go civics lessons are available for different grade levels and that volunteers need only "show up and bring the law to life."
"I've used these materials, and they work," the presenter said, offering a first‑hand endorsement of the lesson plans. The presenter also noted the professional dimension of the ask: "Our Rules of Professional Conduct call on us to advance the public's understanding of the legal system," and described classroom visits as a direct, practical way to meet that obligation.
The transcript did not specify how licensed professionals should sign up, who would coordinate school placements, or other logistical details. Those interested were encouraged to use the provided materials and take part in the Sept. 17 observance, but contact or registration instructions were not specified in the transcript.
