Law Day, Multi-Media -- Public Recognition -- entries must be postmarked by June 12, 2009 (and reflect May 1, 2009 Law Day Activities)This blog entry is excerpted from the ABA Law Day web site and the Law Day Outstanding Activity Awards site:
Who Can Enter
All organizations conducting current year Law Day activities are eligible. This includes, but is not limited to, bar associations, courts, schools, law schools, universities, organizations, and community groups.
How to Enter
You can enter only by mail. (No fax or e-mail entries will be accepted this year.)
Please include five (5) copies of entire entry set (collated), including
1. Entry Form (signed original and four photocopies)
2. Activity Narrative (not to exceed 750 words) showing how the entry met each of the selection criteria
3. Supporting Materials if any, such as newspaper articles about your activity, letters of support and thanks, etc. (not to exceed 15 pages on 8 1/2"x 11" paper)
4. Work Products, if any, such as:
* videotaped mock trials or transcripts of original mock trials
* photos of school displays or exhibits of winning posters/photos
* handouts for the public and students
* posters and any other educational materials you have developed
Sorry, we can't return entries.
How Entries Are Judged
We judge entries on how the activity:
* expands public awareness of the rule of law;
* highlights this year's theme;
* reaches people;
* impacts media coverage;
* creates community partnerships and networking opportunities;
* projects quality and innovation;
* extends beyond Law Day with ongoing school or community activities)
Awards are given to entries in the three categories based on budget size for the Law Day program, as well as a category for law school students.
1. Budget less than $1,000.
2. Budget more than $1,000 but less than $5,000.
3. Budget greater than $5,000.
4. Law school students.
Deadline
Entries must be postmarked by June 12, 2009 to be considered. Send five (5) collated copies of each entry set to:
Law Day Outstanding Activity Awards
ABA Division for Public Education
Mail Stop 20.2
321 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60610
For information, call 312-988-5735.
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