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    Law Day 2022

    The 2022 Law Day theme is “Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change.”  Commemorated annually on May 1, Law Day is an opportunity to host or participate in discussions about law and its role in society. Resources are available for schools, state and local bar associations, civic organizations, and others to plan programs, lessons, and activities for a variety of public audiences, in-person and virtually.

    Toward a More Perfect Union:

    The Constitution in Times of Change

    The Constitution is a dynamic document, as it not only outlines a blueprint for government, but also delegates power, articulates rights, and offers mechanisms for change. It is neither perfect, nor exhaustive, as our nation’s history makes clear. Legislation, court rulings, amendments, lawyers, and “we the people” have built upon those original words across generations to attempt to make the “more perfect Union” more real. That effort continues today, as contemporary leaders and everyday citizens raise their voices as loud as ever to fulfill the promise of the Constitution. Defining and refining those words of the Constitution might be our oldest national tradition, and how each of us works—together—toward a more perfect Union.

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    2022 Law Day Events & Programs

    Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change

    This panel discussion on the 2022 Law Day theme will include topics such as constitutional change in the United States, social movements that lead to change, and shifts in U.S. Supreme Court jurisprudence among others. Stephen Wermiel (American University Washington College of Law) will serve as moderator, and the panelists are Wilfred Codrington (Brooklyn School of Law), Orin Kerr (UC Berkeley College of Law), Sophia Lin Lakin, (ACLU Voting Rights Project), and Elizabeth Slattery (Pacific Legal Foundation).

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    2022 Law Day Launch Program

    If you missed the 2022, Law Day Launch program, you can view it now on YouTUBE. It features leaders from the ABA and across the country who discussed the theme and offer programming inspiration. This is a program for Law Day planners of all stripes, or anyone interested in the 2022 Law Day theme.

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    Attend an Event, or Share an Event

    While the ABA has events and resources planned for Law Day, partnering organizations are also hosting events. Law Day is an opportunity to raise awareness, have conversations, or explore issues related to voting, equality, justice, and the law. Note: Be sure to confirm event times, locations, or other details on the individual event pages submitted by host organization.

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    What is Law Day?

    Law Day is held on May 1st every year to celebrate the role of law in our society and to cultivate a deeper understanding of the legal profession. Learn more about the history of Law Day and past themes here.

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    Young Lawyers Division

    Toward a More Perfect Union, Perspectives on Practice and the Constitution

    What is the role of the Constitution, especially in turbulent times? Should the Constitution be subject to more frequent change or be an unwavering source of guidance regardless of issues of the day? Join us as we explore these questions and discuss the role and impact of lawyers in society. This Law Day webinar is intended for classroom use by schools and educators. Please feel free to replay this recording to your students.

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    Law Day Products

    Themed & Classic

    Complete your planning with 2022 themed and classic Law Day products.

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    Presidential Proclamation on Law Day, U.S.A., 2022

    On Law Day, U.S.A., we recommit to extending the full promise of America to all Americans and to building a Nation in which the extraordinary power vested in “We the People” truly and equally reflects all of us. This year’s Law Day theme, “Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change,” is a reflection of this critical moment of reckoning for our democracy.

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    Planning, Programming, & Engagement

    Resources for Your Use

    Find all the resources you need to plan and publicize your Law Day, and encourage engagement with the theme. This is a centralized landing page for articles, conversation participation, lesson plans, logos, marketing materials, virtual backgrounds, and many more resources to plan a successful Law Day.

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    Welcome to Law Day 2022

    ABA President Reginald M. Turner

    The Constitution is a dynamic document, as it not only outlines a blueprint for government, but also delegates power, articulates rights, and offers mechanisms for change.

    Become a Law Day Partner

    Are you or your organization planning a Law Day activity or observance? Or do you have resources to share? Become a Law Day partner and we will list your organization with a link to your activities and resources!

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    Past Themes & Related Resources

    View past Law Day themes back to 1969, as well as access past planning guides, Dialogues for students, and the presidential proclamations archive.

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    Law Day Activity Recognition

    About the Law Day Activity Showcase

    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.

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    2021 Law Day Award Recipients

    A great deal of effort, hard work, and creativity goes into planning and implementing Law Day activities. Take a look at our 2021 Law Day Outstanding Activity Award winners to learn about how they planned activities around the theme.

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    2020 Law Day Award Recipients

    A great deal of effort, hard work, and creativity goes into planning and implementing Law Day activities. Take a look at our 2020 Law Day Outstanding Activity Award winners to learn about how they planned activities around the theme.

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    2019 Law Day Award Recipients

    A great deal of effort, hard work, and creativity goes into planning and implementing Law Day activities. Take a look at our 2019 Law Day Outstanding Activity Award winners to learn about how they planned activities around the theme.

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