Many individuals have gone above and beyond to teach the next generation about civics — giving students the confidence to engage in democracy. But some stand out among the rest, and these are the ones we want to hear about! Nominate an exemplary educator or individual for The Missouri Bar’s
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Understanding The Missouri Plan: A continued model for the nation
Hannah Kiddoo Frevert is communications director at The Missouri Bar.For the last 85 years, Missouri’s Non-Partisan Court Plan has continued its tradition of attracting high-quality judges in the least political way, ultimately giving the people the final say. Commonly
Missouri high school students to showcase constitutional knowledge at Show Me the Constitution
On April 20, high school students from across the state will showcase their constitutional knowledge at the Show Me the Constitution mock congressional hearing competition in Columbia. How it works Teams of three to five students take on the role of constitutional experts, testifying before a mock congressional committee of three judges. Each team has five
Client Security Fund frequently asked questions and answers
The Missouri Bar Board of Governors created the Client Security Fund in 1966 to compensate clients harmed by a small minority of lawyers who fail to meet the standards established by the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct. The fund is maintained by appropriations from the annual enrollment fees paid by
2026 Summer Institute to explore judicial independence
Each summer, The Missouri Bar Citizenship Education Department hosts a four-day professional development training at no cost to educators specializing in American history, government, and civics.The 2026 Summer Institute, “Guardians of the Constitution: courts and independence at 250 years” will
Statement in support of equal branches of government
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – This morning, the anticipated State of the Judiciary address from Missouri’s chief justice did not take place. The Senate and House did not convene in joint session. In addition, on the Senate floor and through various
Missouri chief justice to present 2026 State of the Judiciary
Jefferson City, Mo. – Missouri Chief Justice W. Brent Powell will deliver the annual State of the Judiciary address to a joint session of the Missouri General Assembly on Jan. 28, in the House of Representatives chamber in the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City. The House is expected to begin
Professional development opportunities available for Missouri social studies, government teachers
Missouri social studies and government teachers will have the opportunity to explore current topics, receive classroom-ready materials, and learn from members of the legal community with two upcoming events from The Missouri Bar Citizenship Education Department. Street Law Professional Development
Here’s how YLS helped lawyers, public in 2025
The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section (YLS) works to facilitate the professional growth and public service of new and recently admitted Missouri lawyers. The YLS Council is comprised of approximately 35 lawyers from districts across the state who are elected by their peers to
Help students navigate complex constitutional issues at Show Me the Constitution
The Missouri Bar is seeking volunteers to judge the Show Me the Constitution mock congressional hearing competition. The competition, which will take place April 20, 2026, in Columbia, replicates congressional committee hearings, challenging teams of students to apply constitutional principles to