LAW DAY U.S.A. 2011at 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.
Other Law Day Activities
Lawyers in the ClassroomThe Lake County Bar Association in support of the annual Law Day observance has prepared four classroom teaching secments to help bring age-appropiate awareness to areas of the law that impact the lives of young people. These programs focus on dispute resolution, due process, equal protection and the first amendment. For more information - See the attached flyer.
Previous Law Day U.S.A. Activities
The theme for 2011 was: “John Adams, the First Lawyer President: He Stood for Adherence to the Rule of Law and Defense of the Rights of the Accused.”
The theme for 2010 was: “Voices of Freedom – What Does Freedom of Speech Mean to Me.”
View the 2010 Award Winners