The following materials and information are designed to prepared students who will be attending the Supreme Court's oral argument during its Community Connections Program. Students should focus on the specific case they will hear, as well as information about the state's judicial system.
The Justices of the Supreme Court appreciate the efforts and respect your professionalism, cooperation, commitment to education, and willingness to sustain and strengthen the rule of law.
Objectives of the Michigan Supreme Court Community Connections Program
Students will:
1. With the assistance of an attorney educator, analyze a case presented to the Michigan Supreme Court.
2. Examine the background of the Michigan Supreme Court justices.
3. Study the structure of Michigan's judicial system.
4. Examine the role of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government in making, interpreting, and
enforcing laws.
5. Analyze the roles of the attorneys and justices during the proceedings.
6. Debrief the case with the assistance of a moderator and attorneys who argued before the Court.
Community Connections Program Guide