Discovering Law in Everyday Life: The Exhibition „Law—The Rules of Everyday Life“ Comes to Berlin

The exhibition „Law—The Rules of Everyday Life,“ organized by the Forum Recht Foundation, is making a stop in Berlin as part of its tour of Germany. From September 2 to 23, the interactive exhibition at the Berlin Academy of Justice invites visitors to think critically and get involved.

Berlin. Where do we encounter the law in our daily lives—and how does it influence our lives? Whether when renting an apartment, at work, on the road, or within the family: the law is everywhere. It shapes and regulates our daily interactions. With the exhibition „Law—The Rules of Everyday Life“ The Forum Recht Foundation, in cooperation with the Judicial Academy Berlin brings the topic to places where people come together: cultural, educational, and judicial venues throughout Germany. From the September 2 through 23 Is the exhibition now at the Berlin Judicial Academy to see. The event will take place there on September 9. Youstiz Festival from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., focusing on the rule of law and careers.

Four Case Studies – Four Functions of the Law
The exhibition focuses on four cases, each of which examines an everyday situation. Through concrete examples, it illustrates the functions that the law fulfills in our shared lives. The exhibition invites visitors to share their own experiences with the law and to discuss the role that rules play in society.

Interactive and fun: Get involved!
A special feature of the exhibition is its interactive elements. They provide a playful approach to complex topics and encourage active engagement with the law. A quiz invites visitors to test their knowledge of everyday legal issues, and in the spinning cube game, visitors resolve tricky conflict situations. The interactive formats encourage participation, discussion, and discovery. Through a web app, visitors can also share their own experiences with the law and become part of the exhibition themselves.

The indoor exhibition has been touring Germany since April 2026 and can be seen in public institutions, schools, libraries, museums, and other venues—anywhere where the law and everyday life intersect. It builds on the successful pop-up exhibition by the Forum Recht Foundation and adapts its approach to a flexible indoor format.

„Law—The Rules of Everyday Life“ will be on view at the Berlin Academy of Justice from September 2 to 23, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission to the exhibition is free.