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Growth, growth, and more growth would be a good description of 2024 at The Judge Johnson Institute! We are rising to meet the nationwide desire to learn about the U.S. Constitution and the judiciary, as well as the importance of the rule and role of law in our society.
Presenting at A+ College Ready Fall Social Studies Workshop
Recently, The Judge Johnson Institute staff presented at the A+ College Ready Social Studies Fall Workshop and Conference. The fall social studies workshop brings together educators from across Alabama for a two-day long conference on strategies and resources for teaching social studies…
Intern Reflects on her Experience at The Judge Johnson Institute
My first encounter with the Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr. Institute was during my senior year of high school, when my AP U.S. Government class visited the courthouse for an afternoon. During this visit, we were given a tour of the federal courthouse, including the historic courtroom where Judge Johnson once served. Additionally, we completed the Institute’s Civil Discourse and Difficult Decisions program, a program that teaches participants how to engage in thoughtful civil discourse through the use of a mock court case.
The Judge Johnson Institute Featured on Capitol Journal
Executive Director Thomas Rains appeared recently on Capitol Journal—a public affairs program produced by Alabama Public Television and hosted by Todd Stacy—to discuss The Judge Johnson Institute, Judge Johnson’s role in the Civil Rights Movement, and the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act.
University of Alabama Law Students Visit Courthouse
On Friday August 9, the first-year law students from the University of Alabama School of Law visited the Frank Johnson Courthouse to learn about the Middle District of Alabama as part of their new student orientation. The entire incoming class of 1Ls plus faculty and staff from the law school attended the event.