Why Citizens' Law School?

Every fall, lawyers and judges from across the state lend their time and talent to empower Montanans with helpful legal knowledge and resources through the State Bar's nationally recognized Citizens' Law School Program. This free program, produced by the Law-Related Education Committee, is designed to bridge the gap between the legal profession and the public, fostering a better understanding of the law and promoting civic engagement.

2025 Season

October 1st

Danna Jackson – Tribal Law, Courts and Jurisdiction in Montana 

October 8th

Juli Pierce, Montana Family Law and Dependent Neglect Issues

October 15th

Brian Smith & Jake Lapke, Substance Abuse and Criminal Justice in Montana 

October 22nd

U.S. Magistrate Judge DeSoto, The Federal Judiciary and the Constitution

October 29th

Montana Judges Panel – Judges Snipes-Ruiz, Fehr and Menahan, A Day in the Life of a Montana Judge 

November 5th

Hertha Lund, Montana Property Law, Including Easements and HOAs 

November 12th

Amy Hall, Montana Landlord Tenant Law

November 19th

Constance Van Kley, Montana Constitutional Law