Law Day
The Polk County Bar Association gives students a chance to get creative with the law as part of the annual Law Day celebration. Chief among the activities is the visual arts, music, essay and poetry competition for 6-12th grade students in Polk County. This year, students were encouraged to use writing, poetry, music, drama or visual arts to address the theme, “No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom.”
Law Day has been celebrated since 1958, when President Dwight Eisenhower signed the proclamation declaring it a day to celebrate and strengthen the American heritage of liberty, justice and equality under the law. This year’s theme of “No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom” focuses on the importance of the courts and their role in ensuring access to justice for all Americans.
- Click here to view photos of the 2012 winners and speakers
- Listen to “The Watchman’s Daugher,” music and lyrics by Samantha Greer.
Past Law Day Celebrations
- View the PowerPoint presentation featuring the 2011 Law Day winning entries.
- Click here to view photos of the 2011 event.
If you are a teacher and would like to request a lawyer to speak to your class about Law Day, contact the PCBA.
