Law Day
President Dwight Eisenhower established the first Law Day in 1958 to mark the nation's commitment to the rule of law. In 1961, Congress issued a joint resolution designating May 1 as the official date for celebrating Law Day, which is subsequently codified (U.S. Code, Title 36, Section 113). Every president since then has issued a Law Day proclamation on May 1 to celebrate the nation's commitment to the rule of law.
The Macomb Coounty Bar Foundation hosts the Macomb County Law Day ceremony held each spring in the Macomb County Board of Commissioner's Auditorium. This standing room only ceremony is the culmination of student's work, grades 1 through 8, that discuss, and create essays and posters on legal topics.
The Macomb Coounty Bar Foundation hosts the Macomb County Law Day ceremony held each spring in the Macomb County Board of Commissioner's Auditorium. This standing room only ceremony is the culmination of student's work, grades 1 through 8, that discuss, and create essays and posters on legal topics.
2018 Law Day Poster and Essay Contest
Macomb County Bar Foundation Law Day Essay Contest Rules & Prizes
POSTER CONTEST
(The teacher who submits the most “polished” posters will win the “Golden Apple award”.
1. This contest is open to students in grades 1, 2, 3 and 4.
2. Prizes: There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Winners for grades 1-4. Each winner will receive a prize
and certification
3. Theme: "Separation of Power: Framework for Freedom"
4. The student may use any media (crayons, magic markers, chalk etc.) he or she wishes, but it must be on an “8½ x 11” sheet of paper.
5. IMPORTANT (We need this information on the back of each poster to notify winners)
DEADLINE: Please send all entries to the Macomb County Bar Foundation (40 N. Main, Ste. 435, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043) by Friday, April 5, 2018
ESSAY CONTEST
The teacher who submits the most “polished” essays will win the “Golden Apple Award”.
1. This contest is open to students in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8.
2. Prizes: There will be first, second and third place winners for grades 5-8. Each winner will receive a
prize and certificate
3. Theme: "Separation of Power: Framework for Freedom"
4. 400 words maximum.
5. The essay must be printed or typed on an 8½” x 11” white sheet of paper. Grammar, spelling, and content will be taken into consideration.
6. IMPORTANT - On the back of each page, for the entry to be considered, we need the following information in order to notify the winners.
DEADLINE: Please send all entries to the Macomb County Bar Foundation (40 N. Main, Ste. 435, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043) by Friday, April 5, 2018
How the Posters and Essays will be Rated
Each Judge will score the posters and essays on a scale of 1 to 10 with 5 being average and 10 being the best.
POSTERS
Judges will evaluate posters on the basis of:
1. Development of theme - "Separation of Power: Framework for Freedom"
2. Evidence of thought
3. Artistic ability
4. Clarity
5. Creativity
ESSAYS
Judges will evaluate essays on the basis of:
1. Development of Theme "Separation of Power: Framework for Freedom"
2. Evidence of thought; Reasoning
3. Organization
4. Clarity
5. Display of writing skills; Mechanics
6. Grammar and spelling
POSTER CONTEST
(The teacher who submits the most “polished” posters will win the “Golden Apple award”.
1. This contest is open to students in grades 1, 2, 3 and 4.
2. Prizes: There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Winners for grades 1-4. Each winner will receive a prize
and certification
3. Theme: "Separation of Power: Framework for Freedom"
4. The student may use any media (crayons, magic markers, chalk etc.) he or she wishes, but it must be on an “8½ x 11” sheet of paper.
5. IMPORTANT (We need this information on the back of each poster to notify winners)
- Student’s Name (first & last)
- Home Address
- Home Telephone Number
- E-Mail (optional)
- School
- Grade
- Age
- Teacher’s Name
DEADLINE: Please send all entries to the Macomb County Bar Foundation (40 N. Main, Ste. 435, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043) by Friday, April 5, 2018
ESSAY CONTEST
The teacher who submits the most “polished” essays will win the “Golden Apple Award”.
1. This contest is open to students in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8.
2. Prizes: There will be first, second and third place winners for grades 5-8. Each winner will receive a
prize and certificate
3. Theme: "Separation of Power: Framework for Freedom"
4. 400 words maximum.
5. The essay must be printed or typed on an 8½” x 11” white sheet of paper. Grammar, spelling, and content will be taken into consideration.
6. IMPORTANT - On the back of each page, for the entry to be considered, we need the following information in order to notify the winners.
- Student’s Name (first & last)
- Home Address
- Home Telephone Number
- E-Mail (optional)
- School
- Grade
- Age
- Teacher’s Name
DEADLINE: Please send all entries to the Macomb County Bar Foundation (40 N. Main, Ste. 435, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043) by Friday, April 5, 2018
How the Posters and Essays will be Rated
Each Judge will score the posters and essays on a scale of 1 to 10 with 5 being average and 10 being the best.
POSTERS
Judges will evaluate posters on the basis of:
1. Development of theme - "Separation of Power: Framework for Freedom"
2. Evidence of thought
3. Artistic ability
4. Clarity
5. Creativity
ESSAYS
Judges will evaluate essays on the basis of:
1. Development of Theme "Separation of Power: Framework for Freedom"
2. Evidence of thought; Reasoning
3. Organization
4. Clarity
5. Display of writing skills; Mechanics
6. Grammar and spelling