Law Day
Every year on May 1st, the United States observes Law Day. This day is a day for all Americans to reflect on the personal rights and liberties that are enjoyed and exercised daily.
These same rights and freedoms are guaranteed by the legislation and courts every day. The observance encourages reflection on the role of law in the country's foundation.. It also acknowledges the importance of society's development. As set out in America's fundamental documents: the Declaration of Independence and the federal Constitution, Law Day has urged Americans to concentrate on every American's rights as laid out in every American's constitution..
How to celebrate #lawday..
Students and local residents are invited to events sponsored by the American Bar Association. To name a few, essay writing competitions, webinars, theater performances, Teen Court services, scholarship fund raisings, and award presentations are among the many examples. If you are commemorating the day, investigate forthcoming bills and the current year's theme. Other ways to participate include:: The following are examples of other ways to participate:
- Challenge yourself to find out more about how a particular statute applies to you
- Expand your knowledge of the justice system and how it works
- Learn how laws are developed. Learn how regulations are created
- Request an attorney to speak to your class
- Students are invited to the debate floor of your state legislature
When you post on social media, use #LawDay to post on social media.
Law day history
In 1957, the American Bar Association introduced the proposal for Law Day. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a 58-year-old president who established the day on May 1st every year, declared it in 1958. On April 7, 1961, Congress later passed Joint Resolution 87-20. 1961 was the first session of the United States.
The American Bar Association selects a theme for the holiday each year. Past Themes include:: Themes include:: Themes from the past include::
- Generations of Justice, 1990 – 1990 – Generations of Justice – 1990s – 1990s – 1990s Generations of Justice – 1990s – 1990s
- 95 – E Pluribus Unum, 1995 – 1995
- We celebrate Our Freedom: Democracy and Diversity, 2000
- We the People in Action – 2005, The American Jury: We the People in Action – We the People in Action – 2005
- In the 21st Century, Enduring Traditions, Emerging Challenges – 2010: Enduring Traditions, Emerging Challenges
- Framework for Freedom – 2018 – A Framework for Freedom: The separation of Powers: A Framework for Freedom – 2018
- The 19th Amendment – 2020 – Your Vote, Your Voice, Our Democracy: Your vote, Our Voice, Our Democracy: Your vote, Our Voice, Our Democracy
