Where To Learn More

CourtHelp was created to assist people in New York courts who do not have attorneys. It provides comprehensive information on the courts in an easy-to-understand format and includes information about the law, court contact information, a glossary of terms and FAQ's. It is available in English and Spanish.

State Court Watch (a project of the Law, Youth and Citizenship Program of the New York State Bar Association) is a resource for teachers and students interested in enhancing the New York State Social Studies curriculum by making connections between New York State case law, famous U.S. Supreme Court cases, and topics covered in U.S. Government and citizenship classes.

The New York Times Learning Network site for Grades 3 to 12 is intended for students, teachers and parents, and includes sections devoted to Civics and Social Studies among many other topics.

The NYC Youth Law Manual of the New York County Lawyers Association contains basic information on the United States system of government, sources of federal, New York State and local law, especially law that affects minors and young adults, all in Q&A format.

The American Bar Association Public Education Division is a resource for students and teachers nationwide. The site provides educational materials about law, courts and the legal profession; quizzes; a cartoon gallery; a feature on how courts work and a glossary of legal terms.

The New York State Education Department web site contains links to a wide array of academic resources for students.

If you think you need legal help
Visit CourtHelp's Lawyer Locator. The court system can't recommend any particular lawyer, but CourtHelp provides easy ways to start looking for a lawyer.