About Quasi-Legal
Making Civic Education Fun and Accessible
Learn about our student-led mission to teach Americans their constitutional rights through interactive games and engaging resources.
Who We Are
Quasi-Legal Institute is a student-led initiative founded by Daniel McCombs, committed to teaching Americans about constitutional rights and civic engagement. This platform bridges legal theory with public service through education and civic innovation.
Student-Led Educational Initiative: This work is rooted in education and accountability—driven by one student who believes in the power of peer-to-peer civic engagement and democratic participation.
Our Mission
"Knowledge is power. Know your rights."
Mission Statement
Teaching Americans their constitutional rights through interactive civic education games.
Daniel creates engaging, interactive games that make learning about constitutional rights accessible and fun. This student-led platform empowers citizens with the knowledge they need to understand their rights when interacting with government agencies, law enforcement, and civic institutions.
Creating engaging educational games that teach constitutional rights and civic knowledge
Making legal information accessible through interactive learning experiences
Empowering citizens with knowledge to understand and exercise their rights
Why It Matters
Many Americans don't know their constitutional rights until it's too late. Whether it's an encounter with law enforcement, interactions with ICE, or understanding voting rights—knowing your rights is essential to protecting yourself and participating in democracy.
- • Most Americans can't name their First Amendment rights
- • People don't know their rights during police encounters
- • Immigrants are unaware of their constitutional protections
- • Civic education is lacking in schools nationwide
- • Interactive games that make learning fun and engaging
- • Scenario-based learning for real-world situations
- • Accessible education for all Americans
- • Student-created content that speaks to peers
Student-Led Approach
Daniel McCombs is a motivated student from UW-Madison who believes in peer-to-peer civic education. His approach combines academic learning with game design to create interactive experiences that teach constitutional rights in engaging, memorable ways.
How This Initiative Works
Designing and building interactive civic education games that make learning constitutional rights engaging and fun
Writing scenarios, questions, and educational content that teaches rights in real-world contexts
Creating learning experiences designed by a student, for students and the broader public
Background & Approach
Daniel brings a unique perspective to civic education:
- • Political Science & Legal Studies student
- • Public Policy & Criminal Justice certificates
- • International background and perspective
- • Interdisciplinary learning approach
- • Peer-to-peer teaching methodology
- • Game-based education design
Learning Through Play: The best way to learn constitutional rights is through interactive, scenario-based games that put you in real-world situations—not boring textbooks or lectures.
Core Values
Everyone deserves protection of their constitutional rights
Our Constitution evolves with society's needs
Power should be distributed fairly across government
Government should be open and accountable to citizens
Laws should be clear and understandable for everyone
Everyone should have the tools to participate in democracy
This initiative believes in protecting individual rights, keeping government transparent, and ensuring that laws serve people fairly. The goal is to give citizens the knowledge and tools to understand their rights and participate confidently in democracy.
Meet Daniel
A student-led initiative dedicated to teaching Americans their constitutional rights through interactive civic education.
Founder & Executive Director
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Daniel's Journey
Daniel Muluken McCombs was born in Aleta Chuko, Ethiopia. His early life was marked by profound loss—his mother passed away from malaria, and his birth father, facing impossible circumstances, was forced to surrender him to an orphanage in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital.
At just three years old, Daniel's life took a transformative turn. He was adopted and brought to the United States, where he gained citizenship under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000. In that moment, he became an American—not just in legal status, but in spirit and opportunity.
"From an orphanage in Ethiopia to the halls of UW-Madison, Daniel's journey embodies the American dream—a testament to resilience, opportunity, and the power of education to transform lives."
Today, at 20 years old, Daniel is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, pursuing a double major in Political Science and Legal Studies, with two certificates in Public Policy and Criminal Justice. His academic journey reflects his deep commitment to understanding the systems that govern society and his passion for making constitutional rights accessible to all Americans.
Through Quasi-Legal Institute, Daniel channels his unique perspective—as someone who gained American citizenship through adoption—into creating interactive civic education games. His mission is simple yet profound: to ensure that every American, regardless of their background, understands and can exercise their constitutional rights.
Fun Fact:
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt adopted their daughter Zahara from the same orphanage in Addis Ababa. "I could've been Brad Pitt's son," Daniel jokes, "but instead, I became a civic educator fighting for constitutional rights."
Daniel's story is a reminder that America's strength lies in its diversity and the opportunities it provides to those who seek to make a difference. From Ethiopia to Wisconsin, from orphan to educator, his journey continues to inspire the mission of Quasi-Legal Institute.
Interested in contributing to civic education? Stay informed about future opportunities to help make constitutional rights accessible to all Americans.
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Important: We Are NOT a Law Firm
Quasi-Legal Institute is an educational platform and does not provide legal advice. We teach Americans their constitutional rights through research and interactive civic games. For legal advice, please consult a licensed attorney.