2008 Law Day Essay Competition
The Law Day Essay Competition is open to York County High School Students. The Essay questions are below and under the questions is a pdf document outlining all of the specific rules related to the competition. If you have questions regarding the competition, please contact us.Essay Questions
- Should Pennsylvania switch from a closed primary election to an open primary election?
- 48 states prohibit prison inmates from voting, most states prohibit parolees from voting, and eleven states continue to prohibit offenders from voting even after they have successfully completed their criminal sentence. Is this disenfranchisement appropriate?
- Should public schools have uniformed police officers in the schools on a full time basis?
- Nationwide one in eight African American males ages 25-29 is in jail. How can we insure that our justice system is colorblind?
- Should all Pennsylvania students be required to pass a standardized test in order to graduate?
Essay Questions, Rules & Procedures for Teachers & Students (pdf)