Law Day competition planned for students
Washington County students grades 2 through 12 are invited to submit entries for this year’s Law Day contests sponsored by Washington County Bar Association and Observer Publishing Co. Entry deadline is 5 p.m. April 15. This year’s theme is “Miranda: More than Words.”
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court case, Miranda v. Arizona, and the “Miranda warning” that resulted from that decision.
The bookmark contest for grades 2 to 5 has cash prizes from $20 to $50, and the editorial essay contest and creative arts contest for grades 6 to 12 have cash prizes ranging from $100 to $225. All place winners and honorable mentions will receive a certificate and will be honored at the Public Law Day Celebration at 7 p.m. May 3 at the Washington County Courthouse. Contestants do not need to be present to win.
Washington County Bar Association provides educational resources and activities for schools throughout the spring months.
as part of its “law day season” of programming. Lesson plans are available at www.lawday.org, and in-school speakers and activities can be scheduled through the bar association.
For more information about Law Day or to download the contest brochure and rules, visit the Public Resources page at www.washcobar.org/public-education or contact the Bar Association at 724-225-6710 or wcba@washcobar.org.