Law Day
Law Day U.S.A. was established in 1958, by presidential proclamation
and reaffirmed by joint resolution in Congress in 1961. Law Day is
annually celebrated on May 1 of every year as a "special day
of celebration by the American people in appreciation of their liberties
and to provide an occasion for rededication of the ideals of equity
and justice under the laws."
A Legacy of Liberty
- Celebrating Lincoln's Bicentennial
2009 marks the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, regarded
by many as our nation's greatest and most eloquent president. Lincoln,
who devoted much of his adult life to the practice of law, was the
quintessential American lawyer-president. His background in the law
informed both his actions and his oratory.
Law Day Luncheon
The DuPage County Bar Association LAW DAY LUNCHEON is schedule on Friday, May 1st. The Liberty Bell award and the Hartman Stime scholarships will be awarded during this luncheon.
Hartman E. Stime Scholarship
The application for the 2009 scholarship must be received by March 23, 2009. Click here for a link to the application.
Liberty Bell Award
The DCBA Law Day Committee solicits nominations for the annual Liberty
Bell Award, which will be presented at the Law Day Luncheon. Send
your written nomination to the Law Day Committee c/o Liz Whitney,
DuPage County Bar Association, 126 S. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL
60187.
Mock Trial Presentations
The DuPage County Bar Association will host mock trial presentations
for students in Grades 6-12 at the DuPage County Judicial Center on
Friday, May 8, 2009. For Invitation and Registration Form for this event, click here.
We are excited to announce a new Lawyer Outreach Program being offered this year to Mock Trail Presentation participants! Volunteer attorneys will come to your classroom on a Friday afternoon to talk with your students about the Mock Trial Presentation procedures, Law Day, and careers in Law. If you would like more information, email lwhitney@dcba.org or call DuPage County Bar Assoc. at 630-653-7779.
Ask a Lawyer
The DuPage County Bar Association will participate in Illinois' annual Ask a Lawyer on Saturday, May 2, 2008 from 9 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Call us at (630) 653-9109.
Visit the American
Bar Association Law Day Home Page and Illinois
State Bar Association Law Related Resources Home Page for more
information.
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