Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project

A rainy Friday afternoon didn't stop dozens of high school students – many of whom had never been to Washington, D.C. – from being excited about visiting our nation's capital. But these scholars came to do more than tour the District.

There are many different approaches to civic literacy, reflecting the dedication of so many individuals and organizations and their creativity committed to the task. For the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project, the approach has been to have law students educate young people about their rights through Supreme Court cases and moot court arguments.

Our annual William H. Karchmer Moot Court Competition took place for the first time virtually on November 14, 2020. The scholars worked very hard this semester and we are so excited to see them display their talents.

Read about the past, present and future of Marshall-Brennan through the eyes of D.C. high school students and AUWCL law students.

10 – 2 PM, February 13-14, 2018 | Cafeteria Tabling Area

12 – 1 PM, February 6, 2018 | Room N101

Join us for pizza and open dialogue with Rachel Johnson (’15), and learn more about what it is like to be a public interest lawyer practicing in the area of juvenile defense. Rachel Johnson, Esq., is the Juvenile Justice Coordinator at Advancing Real Change, Inc., in Baltimore, MD. Advancing Real Change is a nonprofit organization that works to disrupt dehumanizing narratives in the criminal justice system through the practice of life history investigation.

The Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project places upper level students in public high schools around the city to teach year-long classes in constitutional literacy, social justice, and oral advocacy. Students selected as Marshall-Brennan Fellows receive 3 credits each semester, participate in a weekly seminar, and receive a small travel stipend. Applications are due 5pm (EST) on February 16, 2018. Questions? Email us at marshallbrennan@wcl.american.edu.