To understand the law today, you must go back to its origins more than 4,000 years ago.  We began this site by asking ourselves where we would be without the law.  Our answer was simple -- we would be in chaos.  That is why we would like you to understand more about the law and how important it is.

We became interested in creating a web site on the law after our class participated in a Mock Trial program, run by the New Jersey State Bar Association.  Through this site, we would like to show how a Mock Trial helps students of all ages to learn and understand about the law, courtroom procedures and the government. We would also like to establish that famous lawyers and cases are very important for teaching students about the law. Our website will show that although the law is one of the most respected professions in the world, some people still take great joy in making fun of the lawyers. In addition, we have included a short quiz to help you gauge how much you may have learned from the site.  
 

Lawyers and The Law:
The definition of  a  lawyer:  "A man or a woman who is licensed to represent members of the public in a court of law or to counsel them on matters of law. He or she is also called an attorney, counsel or a solicitor. A person who seek a lawyer's services is called a client."

Learning to become a lawyer requires several years of study. In the United States, all but a few law schools admit only  students who have college degrees. Law school usually takes three years to complete. Graduates receive Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degrees. Almost all states require lawyers to pass a state bar examination before they can practice law in that state.