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 2025, Out of Many, One

Law Day 2025

On Law Day 2025, learn about the role and function of the federal courts through a video series created by the U.S. CourtsTopics include:

  • The Right to Counsel
  • Jury Service
  • Separation of Powers
  • Rule of Law
  • Fair & Impartial Judiciary
  • Civility in the Law & in Life