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From an email bulletin: "The American Bar Association asked leaders in the law to offer their reflections on the 2010 Law Day theme, responding briefly to the following question:

What do you personally think is the most significant or interesting challenge that confronts law in the 21st century? In meeting this challenge, what legal tradition should we strive to maintain?

Visit the Reflections on the Theme section on www.lawday.org to read the responses and post your own comments.

We hope their intriguing, challenging, and provocative responses will inspire your Law Day programs as you plan activities such as making speeches, organizing panel discussions, talking with young people or community groups, writing op-eds, or drafting proclamations.

For more information on Law Day 2010, Law in the 21st Century: Enduring Traditions, Emerging Challenges, visit www.lawday.org..."

Source: An email from Division for Public Education [abapubed@abanet.org], subject: "Law Day Update - Leaders in the law reflect on the theme," 16 March 2010.

From an email by Division for Public Education: "The 2010 Law Day theme, Law in the 21st Century: Enduring Traditions, Emerging Challenges, encompasses many topics and issues. From human rights to world trade to reforming the U.S. Constitution, there are many ways you can tackle this year's theme.

In addition to the resources in the Law Day planning guide and the ABA Dialogue on Law in the 21st Century, another resource for youth outreach is Insights on Law & Society, a magazine for teachers of civics, government, history and law. Several recent issues explore relevant topics and themes. Distributed three times a year, Insights focuses on three overriding themes: the Constitution (fall issue), current events and law (winter issue) and international legal issues (spring issue). Individual issues cost $10 and PDF downloads are $1.50..."

Source: An email from the Division for Public Education, "Law Day Update - Additional Resources and Student Activities." 8 March 2010. [abapubed@abanet.org]

The Dialogue Resource Guide offers step-by-step directions and discussion questions to enable you to lead a discussion on this year's theme, Law in the 21st Century: Enduring Traditions, Emerging Challenges.

The Dialogue explores three topics: reforming American government in the 21st century, music distribution and copyright, and pirates and the law.

For more information on the ABA Dialogue program, visit www.abanet.org/publiced/features/dialogues.html.

For more information on Law Day 2010, visit www.lawday.org.

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Source: An Email from Division for Public Education [abapubed@abanet.org], 19 February 2010.

I know Law Day isn't until May, but good planning now saves a lot of scrambling later! See the ABA Law Day Checklist at: http://www.abanet.org/publiced/lawday/LD_planning_timeline.pdf for ideas on getting started.

From the e-newsletter: "The ABA Division for Public Education offers resources, lesson plans, and tips for legal professionals going into the classroom and reaching out to the public. In addition to mock trials for grade levels K - 12, the Division provides legal professionals with the tools to discuss a variety of important legal topics, such as the court and jury system with young people and adults. Visit www.abanet.org/publiced/pedlawy.html for materials to enhance your presentation, classroom visit or community outreach."

[Law Day 2010 will be here before you know it!]

Source: ABA Division of Public Education. "Law Matters."  January 2010. Subscribe <http://www.abanet.org/publiced/lawmatters/subscribe.html>.

From the ABA website: "2009 marks the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, regarded by many as our nation's greatest and most eloquent president. Lincoln, who devoted much of his adult life to the practice of law, was the quintessential American lawyer-president. His background in the law informed both his actions and his oratory.

For Law Day 2009, we encourage efforts nationwide to commemorate Lincoln by exploring this rich and resonant theme - A Legacy of Liberty."

The ABA Division for Public Education asks, "Have you:

• bought your thank you gifts and awards on the Law Day webstore?
• downloaded lesson plans from www.lawday.org?
• organized a Dialogue on Lincoln with your school or a community group?
• sent out press releases found in the Law Day Planning Guide announcing your Law Day event?
• posted your event on the Law Day calendar?
• organized a mock trial with a lawyer or judge in your community? 
• asked your mayor to sign a Law Day proclamation found in the Law Day Planning Guide?"

Read about Stark County's planned activities at http://starkctybar.com/events.htm (Scroll down)

Source: ABA Law Day 2009, and an email from Division for Public Education [abapubed@abanet.org] 16 April 2009

From an e-mail: "Visit the Law Day store to take advantage of the 10% early bird discount.

Be sure to purchase your A Legacy of Liberty themed products early, as many of the themed items sell out before May 1. 

Best Sellers

Law Day Stand-up Display Sign

Kids T-shirts

Beach Balls

Gift Pen Set

Law Day Certificates

Law Day Backpacks

New Products

Law Day Jellybeans

Law Day Pocketknife

Law Day Mixed Herbs

Sale Items

Law Day Polo Shirt

Law Day Playing Cards

Source: Email from Division for Public Education [abapubed@abanet.org], 26 February 2009

From the Division of Public Education: "Visit www.lawday.org to download the complete 2009 Law Day Planning Guide. If you have requested a hard copy, you will receive it in approximately 2 weeks.

Be sure to visit the Law Day store for new items and themed products - the 10% discount deadline is February 27.

May 1 isn't that far away. Bar associations like the NJ State Bar Association and the Ohio Bar Association have already posted their YouTube contests online. Don't be left behind - start planning your Law Day event today."

Source: Email from the Division of Public Education. "Law Day Planning Guide Available Online." 15 January 2009