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Judge Judy  "The inescapable fact is that her show is reducing litigation to entertainment, despite claims from her promoters that she is helping people understand the legal system. One possible reason for her success is that the courtroom of Judge Judy provides the certainties and moral absolutes lacking in the real world that audiences are hankering for..." From: "Judging the TV courtroom" - BBCNews
• The New York Times - Learning Network
Writing Editorials About Television Justice
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Privacy Matters  Image from: Chrisberg.org
• The New York Times - Learning Network
Examining the intersection between an individual's right to privacy versus the public's right to know.
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Mock Trial Guide to Mock Trials
• "The mock trial has proven to be an effective learning tool for elementary and secondary school students. It helps students develop useful knowledge about the law, questioning techniques, critical thinking, and oral advocacy skills...."  Go to this Law and Society lesson
• Extend the Lesson with American high school students from 42 states competing in: The (American) National High School Mock Trial Championship
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