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About Law Day
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History of Law Day
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Law Day 2010 Theme
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Law Day focuses on
our heritage of
liberty under law,
a national day of celebration officially designated by a joint resolution of congress.
The goals of Law Day are to promote a better understanding of our legal system in the eyes of the general public and to celebrate the principles it is based upon as well as the freedom that it helps to protect.
Law Day strives
- to build awareness of the facets and functions of our legal system,
- to call the attention of every American Citizen to both the principles and the practice of American law and justice,
- to reflect on our legal heritage,
- to reflect on the rule of law in our society,
- to reflect on the rights we enjoy under our constitution,
- to celebrate our freedoms, cherish our rights, and
- to be reminded of our responsibilites as citizens.
It is an opportunity for the legal system to reach out to the public and build positive awareness of the legal community.
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Be part of a nationwide celebration
of Law Day which began in 1957
when American Bar Association President Charles S. Rhyne
envisioned a special day for
celebrating our legal system.
In 1958, President Dwight D.
Eisenhower established
Law day U.S.A. to strengthen
our great heritage of liberty
justice, and equality under law.
Law Day is an opportunity for all Americans to celebrate and enjoy our freedoms.
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Law Day Theme:
Law in the 21st Century: Enduring Traditions and Emerging Challenges.
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To further community participation in the Law Day activities, the San Joaquin County Bar Foundation offers cash prizes to the top 3 posters and the top 3 essays created by an 8th Grade student in San Joaquin County. Each poster and essay should commemorate the Law Day Theme.
See the Activities Page for more information or see below to download an application to submit with your entry. DEADLINE: April 30, 2010.All entries must be in the San Joaquin County Bar Office by 4:00 p.m. on that day.
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| Law Day in San Joaquin County
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Law Day Luncheon
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Activities
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Law Day Award
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LAW DAY
will be highlighted by the annual Law Day Luncheon on
Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Stockton Golf & Country Club, located at 3800 Country Club Blvd. in Stockton.
Law Day begins with a no-host reception at 11:30.
Then at 12 noon, a plated lunch will be served and the presentation and award program will begin.
THIS YEAR,
SJCBA welcomes as our keynote speaker Jonathan Shapiro, attorney and award-winning screen writer for series
such as Boston Legal, The Practice, Justice, and Just Legal.
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THIS YEAR, once again, we are bringing the kids to Law Day!
We are teaming up with the Stockton Unified School District (SUSD) to present an exciting and educational series of events.
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Hon. Barbara J. Kronlund, Superior Court
The San Joaquin County Bar Association is proud to announce that the Honorable Barbara J. Kronlund has been selected as the recipient of the 2010 Law Day Award.
Judge Kronlund is a Superior Court Judge in San Joaquin County and began practicing law in 1989 as a deputy District Attorney in San Joaquin County.
Since then, Judge Kronlund has served this community proudly and this award is well deserved.
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| Testimonials from the Student Events
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“The most beneficial part of the program was the students hearing ‘it’ from someone with real experience, not just from parents or teachers”
"The most beneficial part is that students were able to hear first-hand from those who have already made the mistake of gang affiliations"
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“This was the most valuable presentation for middle school students that I have been to”.
“Students need to see the ‘ugly truth’ about gang participation and drug use”
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“Extremely valuable use of time. It was believable, passionate, and definitely not boring.”
“This was great! I’ve been waiting for years for a program like this for my students.”
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Law Day Poster Winner: Jennika Linsangan, Stockton
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