Mission Statement
Defying Legal Gravity provides educational programming that mirrors a first-year law school curriculum to New York City youth to legally empower students to know, use and shape the law and increase civic engagement within their communities.
Democratizing Access to the Law
How Defying Legal Gravity Builds a Legal Foundation
1
Intro to Civics and Government
2
Introduction to Critical Race Theory
3
Criminal Law
4
Property Law
5
Constitutional Law
6
Civil Procedure
7
Contracts
8
Torts or Legislation/Regulation
Experiential Learning is Critical to Defying Legal Gravity’s Curriculum.
Semiannual Intergenerational Student Symposiums where students disseminate critical legal knowledge to their communities
Social Action Projects
Community Externships
Moot Court
Organizing Resources and Mentorship
Advocacy Strategies
Engagement with community leaders and local elected officials
Educating community members on civics, the law, and their rights
Publication in DLG's law journal
Increased Legal Literacy Protects Human Rights.
Do you know a rising sixth grader who has a current or formerly incarcerated loved one?
Keep them in mind for our 2024 Summer Program
Contact us below or email us at info@defyinglegalgravity.org to get more information.