Law Day Friday, May 1, 2009

Welcome to the York County, Pennsylvania Law Day web site.

This website was created by the York County Bar Foundation's Law Day Committee. The Law Day Committee plans the Law Day celebration each year. Law Day is 51 years old this year and York County has celebrated Law Day for over 30 years. The history of Law Day goes back to 1958, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower gave the first Law Day Proclamation. Read the Proclamation here and view the Law Day timeline here.

The York County Bar Association and Foundation both take great pride in our annual Law Day Celebration, which includes a luncheon on May 1st, featuring a keynote speaker, the announcement of the Liberty Bell Award recipient, and presentation of certificates and prizes to student winners of the annual Essay Contest, Poster Contest and Mock Trial Competition and the First Annual Photo Contest.

Law Day Themes for 2009

Pennsylvania Bar Association: "By the People, For the People"

American Bar Association: "A Legacy of Liberty: Celebrating Lincoln's Bicentennial"

Polls

Law Day is Important because . . .

	It helps us understand our political history
	It reminds us of the importance of a democracy
	It is a celebration of our freedoms
	It encourages lawyers and judges to reach out to the community
	All of the Above!