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Law Day 2009

2009 Winners

    6th Grade
    7th Grade
    8th Grade

    1st Place - Michael Tyrel Payne, Traverse City East Middle School, Traverse City, teachers Judy Childs and Brandi Reynolds
    2nd Place - Anna Rosenfeld, Tappan Middle School, Ann Arbor, teacher Stephen Morris
    3rd Place - Katherine Isabel Scheurer, Kalamazoo Country Day, Kalamazoo, teacher Kristin Hovestadt

What is Law Day?

    In 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower designated May 1 as Law Day. This day is an opportunity to strengthen our great American heritage of liberty, justice, and equality under the law. The State Bar of Michigan joins various local bars, businesses, schools, and other organizations in conducting programs associated with improving the public's understanding of our justice system.

Law Day 2009 Theme

    A Legacy of Liberty — Celebrating Lincoln's Bicentennial

    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.

Law Day Luncheon

    State level awards will be presented at the Law Day luncheon on Friday, May 1, 2009, in Lansing, where winners, their parents, their teachers, and principals are guests.

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