A Law-Related Educational Activity sponsored by the Nebraska State Bar Foundation and the Nebraska Judicial Branch

In celebration of Law Day, Nebraska fifth graders attended 2024 Job Shadowing events sponsored by the Nebraska State Bar Association in conjunction with organizers from the courts and judiciary.  

Law Day Job Shadowing Events Highlights

During job shadow events, students often participate in mock trials, are given courthouse tours, and are introduced to careers in the legal field. Students are accompanied by school administrators, teachers or parents. The event is designed to expose 5th graders to the court system and the legal field at an age-appropriate level.

Volunteer organizers who made the event possible:

• Buffalo County District Court, organizer: Clerk of the District Court Cheryl Stabenow
• Nuckolls County Courtroom, organizers: Clerk Magistrate Diane Wehrman. Link to Recent News: Fifth Graders Participate in Mock Trial at Nuckolls County Courthouse
• Otoe County Courthouse, organizers: Retired Judge Randall Rehmeier and Justice Jeff Funke. Link to Recent News: Fifth-grade Students Hold Mock Trial at Otoe County Courthouse
• Pawnee County Courthouse, organizer: Clerk Magistrate LaRita Weber. Link to Recent News: Fifth-grade Students Hold Mock Trial and Tour Pawnee County Courthouse
• Saline County Courthouse, organizer: Judge Linda Bauer. Link to Recent News: Fifth-grade Students Hold Mock Trial at Saline County Courthouse
• Webster County Courthouse, organizers: Clerk Magistrate Jolene Duffy.

Photo: Justice Jeff Funke second from left, coaches students during morning 5th grade job shadow mock trial in Otoe County.

Photo credit: Julie Davis, Nebraska City News-Press