Key Stage 2: “Theatre of Law”
“Theatre of Law” is an innovative project introducing London primary school children to the legal and criminal justice system.
- The project begins with project launch session at your school delivered by one of our facilitators
- Using the “Theatre of Law” Toolkit, pupils will complete a broad range of teacher-led classroom activities
Pupils will:
- Learn about the law and justice system
- Create their own mock trial based on a real local crime.
- Visit the Royal Court of Justice to enact the trial in a real working courtroom
- Have a Q&A with a lawyer, or judge
Project aims
- Improve understanding of the justice system and what happens when someone breaks the law
- Give insights into the workings of the justice system and the roles of legal professionals
- Raise pupil aspirations to seek careers in the law, the courts and associated professions
Curriculum Links: PSHE, Citizenship, British Values, English and Drama
Duration: Project launch in school (1 hour) & Courtroom visit (2 hours)
Location: At your school and Royal Courts of Justice
Cost: £10 per pupil
Booking & Enquiries
To book a visit or find out more fill out an enquiry form, email education@nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk or call 0115 993 9811