Empowering educators with the knowledge and tools to teach the true foundations of American law
The Melvin Lee Wrongful Conviction Law School offers specialized professional development programs for educators committed to teaching the accurate historical and legal foundations of American jurisprudence. Our teacher education initiative provides comprehensive resources, research support, and pedagogical training to help instructors integrate slave law and wrongful conviction studies into their curricula.
Whether you teach history, law, social studies, civics, or criminal justice, our programs equip you with the knowledge and confidence to address difficult truths and foster critical thinking in your students.
Our comprehensive teacher education program includes multiple pathways for professional growth
Understand the historical development of American slave law and its codification across colonial and state legal systems
Recognize the legal continuities between slave law and modern criminal justice practices
Analyze landmark cases and their impact on civil rights, due process, and wrongful conviction
Develop strategies for teaching controversial and emotionally challenging content with intellectual rigor and empathy
Create inclusive classroom environments that encourage critical inquiry and respectful dialogue
Access curated primary sources, case law, and scholarly research for classroom use
Connect with a network of educators committed to truth-telling and justice-oriented pedagogy
Our teacher education programs are designed for instructors at all levels, including:
No prior expertise in slave law is required. We welcome educators at all stages of their careers who are committed to intellectual honesty and justice.
Be part of a movement to transform legal education and empower the next generation of truth-seekers and justice advocates.
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