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Law Day is officially celebrated on May 1 each year but can be celebrated at any convenient time in the spring. Each year Law Day materials are generally available in April. Explore last year's Law Day theme by clicking here.

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Participate in Art Exhibits

The court invites elementary through middle school students to submit artwork depicting Law Day themes. All entries will be on display in the federal courthouses in New Haven, Hartford, and Bridgeport through the month of May. Alternatively, the artwork may be submitted and displayed digitally during an evening online session for the student artists and their families. A Certificate of Recognition and/or prizes will be awarded. Explore last year's Law Day artwork contest by clicking here.

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Participate in Essay Contests

The court invites middle school or high school students to submit essays addressing a legal issue as part of Law Day. The essays will be judged by court staff, attorneys, and/or judges, and the judges can invite students to the courthouse to read their winning essays. Alternatively, the students and their families may attend an evening online session during which the winning students can read their essays. Prizes can be awarded to the winning writers. Explore last year's Law Day essay contest by clicking here.

Request Handouts

The court can distribute information explaining Law Day that can be read during morning announcements at schools or for other purposes.

Interested in any of these options? Questions? Email public_outreach@ctd.uscourts.gov.