Services & Programs

LAW DAY U.S.A. 2011 at the Lake County Courthouse       On behalf of the Judges of Lake County, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the teachers and students who participated in the Court sponsored 2011 Law Day activities.  Over 250 students from eight local high schools attended law-related programs in the courthouse the morning of May 6th.  In the afternoon, the judges presented 30 medallions to winners, kindergarten through grade 12, of the coloring, poster, essay and photo contests at an awards ceremony. I want to also express our special thanks to the Lake County Bar Association who partnered with the Circuit Court of Lake County in offering age-appropriate in-classroom presentations and discussions about the rule of law.  Again, thank you to everyone for your continued interest and support in the annual observance of Law Day U.S.A.                                                                             Victoria A. Rossetti                                                                           Chief Judge, 19th Judicial Circuit

In 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th U.S. President, established Law Day as a day of national dedication to the principles of government under law. In 1961 by a joint Congressional resolution, May 1st was designated as the official date for celebrating Law Day in the United States. NOTE: The 2012 theme not yet been announced. Please check this page just after the beginning of the new year for the 2012 theme and contest rules.

	Coloring contest. Only the attached illustrations will be accepted. The picture of the Statue of Liberty is for grades kindergarten and grade 1. The picture of the people standing by the globe is for grades 2 and 3.
	Poster contest. Posters should illustrate the Law Day theme.
	Essay contest. Judging will be based on content, clarity of expression and originality. Three finalists will be chosen from both grade levels. In additon, we would like to post the winning entries on the court’s website and, therefore, request the student’s permission to do so.
	Photo contest. High School students are invited and encouraged to enter and submit photos they feel address this year’s theme. The photos will be judged on expression of the annual Law Day theme.
	Courthouse Complex Tour and Security Check-In. High school students will have the opportunity to attend three sessions of selected law‐related presentations.