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The New Jersey State Bar Foundation (NJSBF) is your connection to understanding New Jersey law. We provide free events, publications and educational programs for students, educators and all New Jersey's citizens.
TODAY'S FEATURE
TOP NEWS:
LAW DAY 2012 YOUTUBE VIDEO CONTEST
Attention New Jersey Students in Grades 6-12: Your original short video on this year's Law Day theme--the importance of the courts to American justice--can win you hundreds of dollars! Find the details here.
FREE PUBLIC SEMINARS IN FEBRUARY: UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE-MEDICAID and ESTATE & FEDERAL INCOME TAX
Read more about the Medicare-Medicaid seminar here and register here. Read more about the Estate & Federal Income Tax seminar here and register here.
Find a complete schedule of 2011-2012 seminars here.
MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO THE NJ STATE BAR FOUNDATION
Your generosity will help the Foundation fulfill its vital mission to educate the public about all aspects of law that affect our daily lives--plus you'll get a head start on tax deductions for 2012. Find the donation form here. Or engrave yourself in the history of the New Jersey Law Center by purchasing a commemorative brick. Details are here.
ATTENTION POSTAL MAIL SUBSCRIBERS TO THE FORUM NEWSLETTER:
In an effort to cut costs in order to maintain the highest possible level of service to the public and the legal community, the Fall 2011 issue of the Foundation's newsletter The Forum and possibly subsequent issues will be available solely electronically. You can find the Fall 2011 issue here.
CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL
The State Bar Foundation kicks off its 30th season of the Vincent J. Apruzzese Mock Trial Competition with the release of the 2011-2012 High School Mock Trial Competition Workbook, which contains the rules, procedures and the case. For more information, click here.
LAW FAIR AND LAW ADVENTURE 2012 RULES BOOKLETS NOW AVAILABLE
The Law Fair (for grades 3-6) and Law Adventure (for grades 7 and 8) Mock Trial Competition Rules Booklets for 2012 are now available. For Law Fair, click here. For Law Adventure, click here.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR CURRENT TRAININGS IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION, PEER MEDIATION AND CHARACTER EDUCATION
Educators can find general and registration information about as-yet unfilled slots here. Watch for announcements of future dates soon.
REGISTRATION FOR WINTER-SPRING 2012 NEWLY REVAMPED ANTI-TEASING AND BULLYING TRAININGS IS FILLED
Please watch for announcements of future training dates. General information: The Foundation's award-winning training has been updated to meet the growing needs of the education community in New Jersey. Find general and registration information here.
See What Your Contributions to FOREVER VITAL: THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE NEW JERSEY LAW CENTER Have Made Possible
Upgrades in technology, equipment and furnishings can now be enjoyed by visitors to the New Jersey Law Center. Take a look here to see how much more inviting, attractive and tech-friendly the Law Center has become. If you haven't yet donated to Forever Vital, please consider contributing today.
Commemorative Brick Campaign
Join the COMMEMORATIVE BRICK CAMPAIGN and be engraved in the history of the New Jersey Law Center!
For yourself, your family or firm--honor a beloved law professor or pay tribute to a mentor with a gesture that lasts a lifetime.
Choose from:
4" X 8" Driveway Brick
4" X 8" Premium Brick (portico)
8" X 8" Premium Brick (portico)
Engraving: 3 lines per brick
20 characters per line (including spaces)
For cost information and to purchase now, go here.
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