Press Release Archives
2008
ASPC-LEWIS INMATES RAISE FUNDS FOR “KIDS VOTING” PROGRAM
(August 25, 2008)
Tucson School Nationally Recognized
(August 19, 2008)
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Students explore world of politics
(Arizona Republic, July 20, 2008)
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Sponsors sought by Kids Voting Arizona
(Arizona Republic - Azcentral.com, July 11, 2008)
KIDS VOTING ARIZONA SEEKING SPONSORS FOR DEMOCRACY
(July 04, 2008)
FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES ATTORNEYS FOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE
(June 18, 2008)
NATIONAL COMPETITION TESTS TUCSON STUDENTS’ LAW KNOWLEDGE
(May 13, 2008)
MESA AREA SCHOOL REPRESENTS ARIZONA IN NATIONAL COMPETITION:
(May 07, 2008)
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UA handles complexities for patients
(Arizona Daily Star, May 06, 2008)
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Teacher Award Recognition
(AzCentral.com, May 02, 2008)
TUCSON STUDENTS TAKE TOP HONORS IN PROJECT CITIZEN SHOWCASE: Both Valencia Middle School and Lineweaver Elementary School Recognized
(May 02, 2008)
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Cibola student honored for essay
(Yuma Sun, May 01, 2008)
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Arizona Supreme Court justices recognize essay winner
(White Mountain Independant Online, May 01, 2008)
ARIZONA STUDENTS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS: Arizona Supreme Court Justices Recognize Essay Winners on Law Day
(April 30, 2008)
JOHN J. ROSS MEMORIAL AWARD TO HONOR ARIZONA TEACHERS
(April 29, 2008)
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CSI: Canyon del Oro High
(AZ Star, April 10, 2008)
University High School to Compete at Mock Trial Nationals
(April 08, 2008)
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8 Tucson students to mock-trial finals
(Arizona Daily Star, April 07, 2008)
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New trials, new hope in program
(ASU Web Devil, March 21, 2008)
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Buena team takes home mock trial region title
(The Sierra Vista Herald, March 15, 2008)
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Project Citizen Volunteers Honored
(Kiko News, March 10, 2008)
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Local schools opt out of Mock Trial competition
(The Daily Courier, March 08, 2008)
Law Day Essay Entries Due March 14, 2008
(March 05, 2008)
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AZ lawyers help homeowners avoid foreclosure
(KPNX Channel 12, February 21, 2008)
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Local students take part in super Tuesday
(Arizona Silver Belt, February 20, 2008)
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Students at two local schools showcase knowledge of Constitution at state tourney
(The Daily Courier, February 17, 2008)
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Kids voting
(The Daily Dispatch, February 07, 2008)
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Mock election teaches kids of political process
(The Arizona Republic, February 06, 2008)
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Voters-to-be get practice
(Arizona Daily Star , February 06, 2008)
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Schoolchildren vote Obama for president
(The Arizona Republic, February 06, 2008)
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Arizona kids vote Obama as their top choice
(The Arizona Republic, February 06, 2008)
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Early kid vote results are in: Obama wins
(The Arizona Republic, February 05, 2008)
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Students have presidential approach
(Tucson Citizen, February 05, 2008)
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Votes Can't Count, But Form Good Habits
(KTAR.COM, February 05, 2008)
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Students get a chance to cast ballots
(Mohave Daily News, February 05, 2008)
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Schoolchildren vote Obama for president
(Arizona Republic, February 05, 2008)
ARIZONA STUDENTS CHOOSE OBAMA, MCCAIN AS TOP PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
(February 05, 2008)
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Kids' mock ballots aim to instill voting habits
(The Arizona Republic, February 04, 2008)
OVER 250,000 ARIZONA STUDENTS REGISTERED TO VOTE IN PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE ELECTION
(January 28, 2008)
2007
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Schools soon to get DVD warning of child prostitution
(Arizona Republic, December 07, 2007)
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Yuma police officer, school honored
(Yuma Sun, October 29, 2007)
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Westcare to cut back after loss of federal grant
(Mohave Daily News, October 24, 2007)
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Not enough funding for domestic violence victims across state
(Arizona Capitol Times, October 19, 2007)
Domestic Violence Shelters, Legal Service Providers Seek to Close Funding Gap
(October 05, 2007)
PHOENIX KIDS BRING LIGHT TO A DAY OF MOURNING- Phoenix Kids Vote in City Elections
(September 12, 2007)
IF THE PHOENIX ELECTION WAS DECIDED BY KIDS – WHO WOULD WIN?
(September 05, 2007)
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Foundation Supporting Crime Victims Receives Prestigious Statewide Award
(TriValleyCentral.com, August 29, 2007)
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Summer Youth Program fosters leadership
(Eastern Arizona Courier, August 02, 2007)
State Bar and Arizona Foundation Release Survey about Attorney Legal Services Donations
(July 12, 2007)
DNA Legal Serviced Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary
(July 12, 2007)
Foundation and Kids Voting Arizona Offer Grants to Arizona Tribal Communities for Collaboration on Kids Voting Curriculum
(July 12, 2007)
Foundation Recognizes Outstanding Attorneys at State Bar Convention
(June 28, 2007)
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Adult 101: Pamphlet Explains Responsibilities to young adults
(Yuma Sun, May 25, 2007)
Forensic Science Competition State Champions
(May 24, 2007)
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Yuma middle school team wins state forensic science contest
(Yuma Sun, May 20, 2007)
TOP ARIZONA SCHOOLS TO COMPETE IN “CSI ARIZONA” FORSENSIC SCIENCE SHOWCASE
(May 16, 2007)
MIDDLE SCHOOL KIDS TACKLE TOUGH ISSUES: CAN THEY SOLVE THE ARIZONAS PROBLEMS?
(May 02, 2007)
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Dobson students 4th in Constitution competition
(AZ Central, May 01, 2007)
ARIZONA LAW WEEK EVENTS FOCUS ON YOUTH: Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education to Host a Spectrum of Events
(April 30, 2007)
ARIZONA STUDENTS IN NATIONAL COMPETITION ON U.S. CONSTITUTION
(April 25, 2007)
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Civics forum set April 24
(Independent Newspapers, April 19, 2007)
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UA Medical Legal Partnership for Children Program Seeks Support for Local Services
(UA News, April 19, 2007)
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Moving up: The Changing face of Tucson's business
(Arizona Daily Star, April 09, 2007)
Kids Voting AZ gearing up for 2008 election - Partners with Arizona Foundation to increase civic participation in Arizona
(April 09, 2007)
XAVIER WINS STATE HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT - University High School Sweeps 2nd through 4th place
(March 29, 2007)
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Court not always a bad place for teens: Six teams from two local schools qualify for State Mock Trial Competition
(Tucson Citizen, March 22, 2007)
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Mock Trial competition this spring results in medals for student, coach calls team performance ‘outstanding’
(San Manuel Miner, March 16, 2007)
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CSI comes to Clarkdale-Jerome classroom
(The Verde Independant, March 14, 2007)
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Local students fight hard during regional pretend court contest
(The Sierra Vista Herald, March 06, 2007)
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A court of first resort
(The Sierra Vista Herald, March 02, 2007)
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Fatal Vision goggles simulate levels of intoxication: Students learn about alcohol impairment
(The Verde Independant, February 28, 2007)
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Of Interest ... In Brief, 2/22/07: Law Day Essay Contest
(Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, Inc., February 22, 2007)
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Volunteer Lawyers aid 2,641 Tucsonans for free in 2006
(Tucson Citizen, February 20, 2007)
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Web site protects seniors
(Independent Newspapers, January 18, 2007)
2006
Arizona Foundation to Increase Funding for Legal Services Grantees - Support from AZ State Bar Association Stretches IOLTA Funds
(December 12, 2006)
Arizona Foundation to Increase Funding for Legal Services Grantees
Support from AZ State Bar Association Stretches IOLTA Funds
(December 12, 2006)
High Schools Across Arizona to Compete in "We the People" Congressional District Competitions
(November 30, 2006)
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Law book for seniors, adult children
(The Arizona Republic, October 18, 2006)
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Benson duo honored
(San Pedro Valley News-Sun, October 10, 2006)
EVENING EVENT TO PROMOT ACCESS TO JUSTICE - Features Vice Chief Justice Berch and authors Clive & Dirk Cussler
(October 06, 2006)
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Clarkdale-Jerome wins statewide award
(The Verde Independent, October 01, 2006)
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Challenger Middle School is a "Model School Site for Law-Related Education."
(Tucson Citizen, September 28, 2006)
AZ Students Receive National Award for Community Action Plan
(September 27, 2006)
AZ STUDENTS RECEIVE NATIONAL AWARD FOR COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN
Prescott Valley Middle School Represents Arizona at National Showcase
(September 27, 2006)
2006 Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education's 2006 Award Winners
(June 15, 2006)
The Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education’s
2006 Award Winners
(June 01, 2006)
2006 Law Day Essay Contest
(May 02, 2006)
2006 Arizona Forensic Science Competition
(April 29, 2006)
2006 "Access to Justice" Month Celebration
(April 21, 2006)
2006 "Access to Justice" Month Celebration
(April 21, 2006)
Arizona High School Mock Trial State Tournament Results Announced
(March 25, 2006)
Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education's "Mock Trial" State Tournament Tomorrow
(March 24, 2006)
Sixteen High School Teams Win on Regional Levels and Will Compete in State "Mock Trial" Tournament: "Liability in Steroid Use" is the mock-case
(March 09, 2006)
Educators, Public Officials, & Community Leaders Join in Colloquy
(March 03, 2006)
2005
Annual "Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day"
(October 12, 2005)
Author Scott Turow Helps Arizona Legal Community Celebrate a Night for Justice
(September 20, 2005)
Making Every Day Constitution Day
(September 13, 2005)
Recent Rule change in the Supreme Court makes pro bono opportunities more accessible to attorneys
(June 09, 2005)
Governor Janet Napolitano declares April "Access to Justice Month."
(April 20, 2005)
2004
Grants to Arizona Group and 11 Other State Coalitions to Boost Civic Mission of Schools
(September 13, 2004)
Arizona’s LawForKids.org wins American Bar Association Silver Gavel Award
(August 08, 2004)
Heber’s Mogollon Junior High School Wins Arizona Project Citizen Showcase at the Arizona State Capitol
(May 04, 2004)
Project Citizen Students Practice Active Citizenship at the Arizona State Capitol
(April 05, 2004)
Tucson’s Sahuaro High School Takes Top Honors at State Mock Trial Tournament
(March 30, 2004)
Mock Trial Tournament Tests Students’ Knowledge of the Law
(March 22, 2004)
Foundation Creates Position to Meet Increasing Need for Legal Services & Education
(March 19, 2004)
The Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education announces four new board members and the 2004 officers
(February 13, 2004)
Mesa’s Dobson High School Wins Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education's "We the People" State Competition
(January 12, 2004)
"We The People" State Competition Set for January 9th
(January 05, 2004)
2003
Arizona High Schools Compete in Constitution Competition
(December 03, 2003)
Competition Showcases Students’ Public Policy Initiatives Governor Proclaims April 25th “Project Citizen Day”
(April 24, 2003)
Tucson’s Sahuaro High School Takes Top Honors at State Mock Trial Tournament
(March 25, 2003)
Mock Trial Tournament Tests Students' Knowledge of the Law
(March 12, 2003)
High School Teams Test Skills at Regional Mock Trial Tournament
(February 24, 2003)
Dobson High School Wins Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education’s “We the People” State Competition
(January 13, 2003)
"We the People" State Competition Set for January 10th
(January 07, 2003)
2002
ABA Gives $10,000 Grant to Foundation Money to Support Detained Immigrant and Refugee Children’s Initiative in Arizona
(September 19, 2002)
Foundation Seeking Board Members
(September 17, 2002)
Foundation Seeking Grant Applications
(September 03, 2002)
Arizona Bar Foundation Announces New Name
(June 12, 2002)
New Members Appointed to Arizona Bar Foundation's Board of Directors
(May 30, 2002)
NYC Attorneys to Speak at Annual Bar Foundation Luncheon Lawyers Provided Assistance to Sept. 11 Victims’ Families and Businesses
(May 20, 2002)
Dobson High School Wins National U.S. Constitution Competition
(May 05, 2002)
Dobson High School Wins U.S. Constitution Competition
(January 09, 2002)