THE SDCBA ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE LAW

2021 Law Week Theme: "Advancing the Rule of Law Now "

Links:

• Law Week Poster and Video Contest »
  (Deadline: April 30, 12:00 p.m.)
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  • Contest Rules »
  • Contest Entry Form »
  • Gallery of Past Winners »
• The History of Law Week »
• How the SDCBA Celebrates Law Week »

Law Week 2021 — "Advancing the Rule of Law Now"

The rule of law is the bedrock of American rights and liberties — in times of calm and unrest alike. The 2021 Law Day theme — Advancing the Rule of Law Now — reminds all of us that we the people share the responsibility to promote the rule of law, defend liberty, and pursue justice.

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Law Week Poster and Video Contest 

Create and submit your poster or video that relates to the theme, “Advancing the Rule of Law Now.” All entries will be evaluated by a committee of attorneys based on originality, creativity, and impact.

All 1st Place poster and video contest winners will be recognized at the Annual Law Week luncheon held on May 21, 2021. They will also be featured on the SDCBA website’s Law Week Gallery and in San Diego Lawyer magazine and on SDCBA social media platforms. All Winning poster entries will be on public display at the Edward J. Schwartz United States Courthouse until next year! 

Deadline:

April 30, 2021 by 12:00 p.m.

Poster Contest Rules:

• The poster contest is open to San Diego County students in the following categories: 
  • K-5
  • 6-8
  • 9-12
• Prizes will be awarded in each grade category as follows:
  • 1st Place: $300
  • 2nd Place: $200
  • 3rd Place: $100
  • Pizza Party for the 1st place class.
• Posters must be 22” x 22” inch paper.
• Please do not use foam core or added embellishments such as beads, rocks, etc.
• All entries must be original artwork and not made with newspaper or magazine photos.
• Posters must have the following info on the reverse side:
  • Student name, age, home address, home phone or cell; and
  • School name, teacher’s name & grade level.
• All poster entries are to be submitted virtually. Please photograph your poster using your mobile device at the highest resolution or scan as a high-resolution jpeg (minimum 150 dpi, preferably 300 dpi). You can sumbit your entry using the entry form below.
• Winners of poster contest are to mail their winning poster to the SDCBA at 401 West A St., Ste. 1100 San Diego, CA 92101. Please note that all entries become the property of the SDCBA and will not be returned. Students must be willing to sign an agreement at the time of submission giving permission to have their posters/videos publicly displayed. 

Video Contest Rules:

All entries must begin with a 10-second full-screen “title screen” that includes the following information:

• The video contest is open to San Diego County students in the following grade categories:
  • 6-8 
  • 9-12.
  Videos may be produced and submitted by individual students or by a team.
• Prizes will be awarded in each category as follows:
  • 1st Place: $300
  • 2nd Place: $200
  • 3rd Place: $100
• All entries must begin with a 10-second full-screen “title screen” that includes the following information:
  • ​Your first and last name
  • Your school name
  • Your grade level
  • ​Email address
  • Phone number (in case we have any questions)
  • The title of your video
• The video must be the original work of the student.  No copyrighted materials (music, images etc.) or trademarks (company names, logos, brands, etc.) may be used unless you own or have license to use the materials for this contest. Proof of license mustbe obtained and provided upon request for all copyrighted or trademarked materials.
• Video entries should be between 30 seconds and two minutes in length.
  • Lead producer’s name, school name, title of video, teacher’s name, grade level, total run time not including the 10-second title screen.
• All videos entries are to be submitted virtually.  Multiple videos from the same class may be submitted in the same form. 

​To learn more about the Poster & Video Contest, contact Michelle Chavez, at mchavez@sdcba.org.

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Poster and Video Winner Gallery

Click the link below to see a gallery of previous Poster and Video contest winners.

Winners Gallery

The History of Law Week.

Law Week is a series of celebratory events leading up to Law Day. Held annually on May 1, Law Day is a national day of observance set aside to celebrate the rule of law. The idea originally came from Eisenhower’s legal counsel, Hicks Epton, who also served as president of the American Bar Association. Eisenhower proclaimed Law Day, U.S.A. in 1958 and it was later codified by Public Law 87-20 in 1961. Since then, Law Day has celebrated how the legal process protects our liberty, strives to achieve justice and contributes to American freedoms. During Law Week, the San Diego County Bar Association celebrates with exciting events leading up to Law Day.

How the SDCBA Celebrates Law Week.

Poster and Video Contest and Judging: 
The Lawyer Referral and Information Committee and the SDCBA's Awards Committee join in scoring posters and videos submitted by students in grades k-12 based on the Law Week theme. Winners are recognized at the SDCBA's Annual Awards Ceremony & Celebration of Community Service on May 21, 2021.

Service Awards:
The annual awards recognize distinguished individuals and organizations for their commitment to serving the San Diego community. Winners are recognized at the SDCBA's Annual Awards Ceremony & Celebration of Community Service on May 21. 

Annual Awards Ceremony & Celebration of Community Service 
Legal community celebration recognizing the Service Award Winners and student poster/video contest winners. 

Previous Law Week themes:

• Your Vote, Your Voice, Our Democracy: The 19th Amendment at 100.
• Theme: Free Speech. Free Press, Free Society - 2019
• Equality and Justice for All – 2018
• Respectful Conversation and the Importance of Civil Discourse – 2017
• The Preamble… – 2016
• Magna Carta: Symbol of Freedom under the Law – 2015

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