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."
Law in the 21st Century: Enduring Traditions, Emerging Challenges
As we begin the second decade of the twenty-first century, the law is changing dramatically as it seeks to shape and adapt to new conditions. Economic markets are becoming global, transactions require cultural adaptation and understanding, populations are more mobile, and communication technologies such as the Internet bridge distances and time zones to form new communities around the world. In such a world, all of us must renew our commitment to the enduring principles of law, become knowledgeable about other legal systems, recognize the need to adapt our practices, and acquire new cultural understandings. In a global era, matters such as human rights, criminal justice, intellectual property, business transactions, dispute resolution, human migration, and environmental regulation become not just international issues—between nations—but shared concerns. Law Day 2010 provides us with an opportunity to understand and appreciate the emerging challenges and enduring traditions of law in the 21st century.
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 2010 scholarship must be received by March 22, 2010. Click here for a link to the application.
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 OutreachProgram 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.
