President Michelle Behnke announces the 2026 Law Day theme, The Rule of Law and the American Dream. Watch this brief video to learn more!
Law Day is an annual commemoration held on May 1st to celebrate the rule of law and cultivate a deeper understanding of the legal system. Learn more about the history of Law Day and past themes here.
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Get - StartedView past Law Day themes back to 1969, as well as access past planning guides, Dialogues for students, and the presidential proclamations archive.
Coming Soon | These messages were recorded in 1968 with celebrities of the time and distributed to radio stations across the United States. It was a special public announcement program to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Law Day.
Coming Soon | The 2025 Law Day Activity Showcase highlighted innovative methods used by organizations to celebrate Law Day. These activities involved engaging with schools and the community to educate them on the benefits of the rule of law.
Coming Soon | This program showcases outstanding state and local programs to give them the national recognition they deserve. Click in to learn more about programs that have found creative ways of reaching out to schools and the community, and have forged strong partnerships with other groups to deliver the message about the benefits of the rule of law.
