What is Law Day?
In 1961, Congress passed a joint resolution designating May 1 as the national day set aside to celebrate the rule of law. Law Day underscores how law and the legal process contribute to the freedoms that all Americans share.
Law Day 2024
To celebrate the 2024 theme, “Voices of Democracy,” the U.S. Courts have created classroom activities related to Thurgood Marshall, who worked through the legal system to create educational opportunities for students to learn together. Visit the U.S. Courts Law Day web page to access:
- A presentation about Thurgood Marshall and five strategies he used to open doors to equal opportunities for education;
- A profile of Thurgood Marshall;
- A podcast about Brown v. Board of Education;
- A student reenactment related to Brown v. Board of Education;
- A student reenactment related to Mendez v. Westminster.
To celebrate the 2024 theme, “Voices of Democracy,” the U.S. Courts have created classroom activities related to Thurgood Marshall, who worked through the legal system to create educational opportunities for students to learn together. Visit the U.S. Courts Law Day web page to access:
- A presentation about Thurgood Marshall and five strategies he used to open doors to equal opportunities for education;
- A profile of Thurgood Marshall;
- A podcast about Brown v. Board of Education;
- A student reenactment related to Brown v. Board of Education;
- A student reenactment related to Mendez v. Westminster.