Part 1: A Sense of Purpose

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Activity 1A: The Rights of the Accused

Political Prisoners and Lack of Due Process
“Who Are Burma’s Political Prisoners?” BBC News. November 13, 2010.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/mobile/world-asia-pacific-11741612
“Aung San Suu Kyi house arrest extended”
SBS Australia TV news on May 26
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3NmSBjsDxc&p=51F44680EAA1E7D8

Visual Interpretations of Human Rights
Amnesty International—Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The clips for Articles 6–11 are particularly relevant for the content students are discussing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=epVZrYbDVis
If YouTube is not viewable in your school, you may try the Amnesty International site.
www.amnesty.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights-anniversary/udhr-film

Activity 1C: Perceptions of Justice

Optional Extension
“Project Implicit: Background Information”
https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/demo/background/index.jsp
“What is Project Implicit?”
www.projectimplicit.net/about.php
“Project Implicit: Take a Demo Test”
https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/demo/takeatest.html

Activity 1D: Mission and Vision

Optional Extension
“Court Quest.” iCivics. iCivics and Filament Games.
www.icivics.org/play-games

Video Clips of a Prosecutor, a Public Defender, and a Private Defense Attorney

Prosecutor:
“Kamala Harris, San Fran D.A. on her career” (9:59)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQBnpHheaMI&feature=related
“NBC 10 Profile: A Day in the Life of Risa Vetri Ferman” (2:53)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXRilhcnSMM
“Interview: Prosecutor Viktor Theiss.” Real Justice. Frontline. Public Broadcasting Service (text interview).
http://sfpublicdefender.org/media/2009/08/live-television-interview-pub…

Public Defender:
“Real Justice: Part 1.” (4:36) Frontline. Clip showing Boston public defender Lisa Medieros working a case and trying to negotiate a plea for a client.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/bostonda/etc/video.html
“Live Television Interview with Public Defender Jeff Adachi.” (10:00) ChristinaMarie.TV. August 24, 2009. Good description of the history and purpose of the office of the public defender.
http://sfpublicdefender.org/media/2009/08/live-television-interview-pub…
“Why Fighting for Underdog Makes Public Defense Law Fulfilling.” (0:59) Capture Your Flag.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNEjlPo_MOc
“What Shapes Purpose in Public Defense Law Career.” (3:32) Capture Your Flag.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDO5BKVEFYw

Private Defense Attorney:
“Charlie Rose—An Interview With Johnnie Cochran” (57:15)
www.charlierose.com/view/interview/5917
“Being a Criminal Defense Attorney” (4:35)
www.5min.com/Video/Being-a-Criminal-Defense-Attorney-303377560

Activity 1E: Job Application Research

Helpful Links for Career Research
http://legalcareers.about.com/od/careerprofiles/p/Lawyer.htm
http://legalcareers.about.com/od/practicetips/a/lawyermyths.htm
http://legalcareers.about.com/od/legalcareerbasics/tp/Legal-Skills.htm

Activity 1F: Joining the Team

Project Implicit Background Information. Project Implicit.
https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/demo/background/index.jsp
Demonstration Implicit Association Tests. Project Implicit.
https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/demo/takeatest.html