The Law, Youth and Citizenship (LYC) Program promotes citizenship and law-related education in schools throughout New York State. LYC assists educators in creating opportunities for students to become effective citizens able to participate fully in our democratic society.

To learn more please  download a PDF of our brochure.

2009-10 Essay Contest

New this year - high school level, electronic essay contest!

CLICK HERE for more information

CLICK HERE to be the first to receive registration materials for LYC Conference 2010, Oct. 13-15,
 Beaver Hollow Conference Center,
Java Center, NY.

Calendar of Professional Development Opportunities
click for statewide workshops, institutes, mini-workshops

Mock Trial 2009-2010

The Mock Trial Tournament season is upon us.  The case is nearly completed and will be ready to go in a few short weeks.  If you have a team that wishes to participate in the Mock Trial season, but are unsure how to get involved, contact your County Coordinator.  The link for the Coordinator's contact information is found bleow. 

The NYS Semi-Finals and Finals will be held in Albany 

 May 23rd through the 25th, 2010 

Don't forget the...

 NYS Mock Trial Blog

*Updated November 16, 2009*

Please contact your County Coordinator for

further information about the Mock Trial Tournament.

*Mock Trial 101 video available for download here.*

Quick Link to Mock Trial Summer Institute 2010 Interest Form

Previous years' Fact Patterns are available for classroom use
Click here for Mock Trial archives
1996-2009