Our Programs
The Division for Public Education programs include Law Day, the Summer Institute for Teachers, National Civics and Law Academy, the Silver Gavel Awards, and the National Law Related Education Conference.
Law Day
About Law Day
The American Bar Association holds Law Day on May 1st every year to celebrate the role of law in our society and to cultivate a deeper understanding of the legal profession.
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About the Summer Institute program
The Division works with various courts and legal organizations to provide enriching professional development opportunities for middle and high school teachers seeking to engage students in the workings of the courts, landmark case studies, and the rule of law.
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Constitution Day commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787 by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Publicly funded educational institutions and federal agencies celebrate the day by providing educational programming about the history of the Constitution.
Silver Gavel Awards
About Silver Gavel
The American Bar Association annually presents the Silver Gavel Awards to recognize work in media and the arts published or presented during the preceding year that have been exemplary in helping to foster the American public’s understanding of law and the legal system.
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