Level's Executive Director Calls for Public Legal Education for Youth

Written By Shelan Markus

Shelan Markus, Level's Executive Director, emphasizes the importance of youth engagement in public legal education amidst growing awareness of issues like racial inequality and climate change. She argues that it is essential for students to develop legal literacy and that both the legal profession and educational institutions have a responsibility to support this initiative. ⚖️

In her recent opinion piece for Canadian Lawyer Magazine, Shelan discusses:

  • The surge in youth activism transforming Canada's social justice landscape

  • Why public legal education should begin in grade 4

  • How legal literacy can help dismantle barriers to justice

  • The importance of experiential learning and hands-on engagement with legal concepts

  • Building trust between the justice sector and marginalized communities

Read the full article in Canadian Lawyer Magazine

Learn more about Level's egal education youth programs

Support our youth programs

Shelan Markus
Previous

We’re Hiring! Black Youth Justice Program (“BYJP”) Facilitators (Copy)
Next

Calgary Community Raises Over $20,000 for Indigenous Youth Justice Education Program