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Law Day
Law Day was established May 1, 1958 by
Dwight D. Eisenhower as “A day of national dedication to the principles of
government under law.”
In the following year’s official proclamation for Law
Day, President Eisenhower stated: “Free people can assure the blessings of
liberty for themselves only if they recognize the necessity that the rule of
law shall be supreme and that all men shall be equal before the law.”
"Each year when we observe Law Day we celebrate this principle and the
contributions of the women and men who work on behalf of our system of law
and justice." --
Atty. Livia Barndollar, May 1, 2009
Law Day Themes and Ceremonies:
- 2018 - Need Topic for 2018
- 2016 - Miranda: More than Words
- 2015 - Magna Carta: Symbol of Freedom Under Law
- 2014 - American Democracy and The Rule of Law: Why Every Vote Matters
- 2013 - Realizing the Dream: Equality for All
- 2012 - No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom
- 2011 - The Legacy of John Adams: From Boston to Guanatánamo
- 2010 - Law in the 21st Century: Enduring Traditions, Emerging Challenges
- 2009 - A Legacy of Liberty - Celebrating Lincoln's Bicentennial
- 2008 - The Rule of Law: Foundation for Communities of Opportunity and Equity
- 2007 - Liberty under Law: Empowering Youth, Assuring Democracy
- 2006 - Law Day Ceremony Honoring Connecticut Lawyers Assistance Program
- 2005 - The American Jury: We the People in Action - Judicial Law Libraries
- 2004 - To Win Equality by Law: Brown vs. Board at 50
- 2003 - Celebrate Your Freedom -- Independent Courts Protect Our Liberties
- 2002 - Judicial Branch Celebrates Law Day
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