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About Law Day
In 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th U.S. President, established Law Day as a day of national dedication to the principles of government under law. In 1961 by a joint Congressional resolution, May 1st was designated as the official date for celebrating Law Day in the United States.
On behalf of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Lake County, Chief Judge Mark L. Levitt is pleased to announce the activities planned for Law Day 2022. This year's theme is "Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility and Collaboration." The Constitution is a dynamic document, as it not only outlines a blueprint for government, but also delegates power, articulates rights, and offers mechanisms for change. This year's theme - "Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility and Collaboration." - reminds all of us that legislation, court rulings, amendments, lawyers, and "we the people" have built upon those original words across generations to attempt to make the "more perfect Union" more real. That effort continues today, as contemporary leaders and everyday citizens raise their voices as loud as ever to fulfill the promise of the Constitution. Defining and refining those words of the Constitution might be our oldest national tradition, and how each of us works - together - toward a more perfect Union.
Chief Judge Mark L. Levitt and the Judges of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit are hopeful that the Lake County students will feel inspired to partake in the contests and are looking forward to receiving the entries.
Activities
Grades | Activities | Details |
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K - 3 |
Coloring Contest (PDF) | Coloring Contest is now closed! |
4- 6 |
Poster Contest (PDF) | Poster Contest is now closed! |
7- 8 |
Essay Contest (PDF) | Essay Contest is now closed! |
6 - 12 | Illustration Contest (PDF) | Illustration Contest is now closed! |
High School |
Courthouse Complex |
The registration cap has been reached! Please contact Angela Vivacqua at avivacqua2@lakecountyil.gov or 847-377-3724 with any questions. |
Lawyers in the Classroom
The Lake County Bar Association in support of the annual Law Day observance has prepared 4 classroom teaching segments to help bring age-appropriate awareness to areas of the law that impact the lives of young people. These programs focus on dispute resolution, due process, equal protection and the first amendment. More information will be posted when available. For more information, visit the Lawyers in the Classroom webpage.
Award Winners
- The theme for 2022 was : "Toward a More Perfect Union : The Constitution in Times of Change"
- The theme for 2021 was : "Advancing the Rule of Law Now"
- The theme for 2019 was : "Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society"
- The theme for 2018 was: "Separation of Powers: Framework for Freedom"
- The theme for 2017 was: "14th Amendment - Transforming American Democracy"
- The theme for 2016 was: "MIRANDA ... more than words"
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Nineteenth Judicial Circuit
Physical Address
18 N County Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: 847-377-3600
TDD: 847-360-2975
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contacts by Divisions Frequently Called
Juror Info
Phone: 847-249-5879
Circuit Clerk
(court case info, filings, etc.)
Phone: 847-377-3380
Law Library
Phone: 847-377-2800