The 2023 Law Day theme will be “Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration.” We invite everyone to join us in rebuilding trust in our institutions, respect for one another, and our willingness to collaborate to address the challenges that face our nation. This will be a moderated panel discussion related to the Law Day […]
Mark your calendars for the release of results from the fifth annual ABA Survey of Civic Literacy in a virtual event on Thursday, April 27 at 1:30 pm EDT/12:30 p.m. CDT. Conducted annually in celebration of Law Day, the survey measures the civics knowledge of the American public as well as their views on a […]
Mark your calendars for the release of results from the fifth annual ABA Survey of Civic Literacy in a virtual event on Thursday, April 27 at 1:30 pm EDT/12:30 p.m. CDT. Conducted annually in celebration of Law Day, the survey measures the civics knowledge of the American public as well as their views on a […]
ABA President Patricia Refo, and National Law Day Chair, Will Gunn, introduced the 2021 Law Day theme, “Advancing the Rule of Law Now.” Alberto Mora, Director of ABA Rule of Law Initiative, discussed definitions of the “rule of law.” State and local bar association leaders shared programming ideas.
March 25, 2021, 12:30-1:30 pm ET Two female retired New Jersey Supreme Court Justices, Justice Virginia Long, J.S.C. and Justice Mary Catherine Cuff, J.S.C., will reflect on the life and jurisprudence of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. This dialogue will be moderator by Penny Venetis, Rutgers School of Law - Newark.
This week, the Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute is holding a 30-minute panel discussion, What is Due Process?, in honor of Law Day 2021's theme of “Advancing the Rule of Law Now.” The panel discussion, geared to high school students, is led by legal and educational experts and features a clear overview of due […]
The Media Relations and Strategic Communications Division will present the third American Bar Association Survey of Civic Literacy rollout event Thursday, April 29 at noon ET. Conducted annually in celebration of Law Day, the survey measures the American public's civics knowledge as well as their views on a range of topical issues, including COVID-19 vaccines, […]
The rule of law is the bedrock of American rights and liberties, and the United States also serves, for many, as a beacon of sustained rule of law around the world. How has this changed in recent years? How do rule of law moments in the United States affect other countries? Can the United States […]
The Alabama State Bar Lawyer in Every Classroom Committee will be providing lawyers to visit middle school classrooms (6th-8th grades) in-person or virtually Friday, April 30, 2021, to teach students about this year’s Law Day theme and to answer students’ questions.
April 30 2021 at 10:30 am - 12:30 pm PST - The program is directed to our Law Pathway partners (High School, Community College and Law School). Featuring welcome remarks from ABA President Trish Refo and keynotes from California Supreme Court Associate Justice Florentino Cuellar and Federal Judge Lucy Koh. Breakout sessions will include audience […]
Advancing the Rule of Law Now The rule of law is the bedrock of American rights and liberties—in times of calm and unrest alike. The 2021 Law Day theme—Advancing the Rule of Law, Now—reminds all of us that we the people share the responsibility to promote the rule of law, defend liberty, and pursue justice. […]
The national celebration of Law Day prompts us to listen to the voices of young people and consider how the law can better serve their needs and interests. It also encourages us to assure that our youth are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively make their voices heard within our democracy. In […]
