Anchorage Youth Court provides the opportunity for youth in grades 7 through 7 who are accused of breaking the law to be judged by their peers. It is a court in which the roles of attorneys, judges, bailiffs clerks, and jurors are filled by youth. Anchorage Youth Court members develop and apply an understanding of the law through legal education, Anchorage Youth Court Bar Association membership, and actual participation of AYC court hearings. In order to become members of the Anchorage Youth Court, youth complete a legal training course whereby they learn basic legal principals and practices. Call 274-5986 or go to http://www.anchorageyouthcourt.org for more information. _