When You Turn 18
Grade Level:
Grades 11-12
Language:
English
Format:
Presentation
Source:
INTRODUCTION
California Lawyers Association and POD
This lesson helps California teens understand real-world laws that come with adulthood, including signing leases, driving, voting, digital privacy, and relationships. Created using content from the California Lawyers Foundation's print guide, it's a practical, life-skills-focused session led by a visiting judge, with topics that can be tailored to fit your class.
OBJECTIVES
Students will:
- Students will be able to: Identify the legal rights and responsibilities that automatically change when a person turns 18 in California (the "age of majority"), including contracts, property, marriage, wills, and jury duty.
- Explain practical legal considerations young adults face in everyday situations — renting an apartment, driving, attending parties, getting married, and using the internet.
- Recognize the basic steps of the arrest and booking process, and understand rights afforded during that process.
- Identify resources available to them (California's Self-Help Centers and the When You Turn 18 guide) for navigating legal questions as new adults.
RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS
This lesson helps California teens understand real-world laws that come with adulthood, including signing leases, driving, voting, digital privacy, and relationships. Created using content from the California Lawyers Foundation's print guide, it's a practical, life-skills-focused session led by a visiting judge, with topics that can be tailored to fit your class.