What is Law Day?
Every year on May 1st, Law Day is observed as a nationwide event dedicated to honoring the principles of the rule of law. This occasion serves as a chance to appreciate the role of law and the legal system in safeguarding our freedom, working towards justice, and upholding the collective freedoms cherished by all Americans.
Competition
San Benito superior court will be hosting our annual Law Day on May 1st, 2025. This year, we will be inviting grades 9-12 and Gavilan College students to participate. All students, in San Benito County, attending public, private, or home school, may enter the contest.
Students are allowed to enter the contest either in Essay form or Video.
For a complete list of instructions and how to enter, please review the contest rules.
Prizes:
Individual scholarships, in the form of a gift card, will be awarded to the winners. The top entries will also be published on the Court’s website and social media platforms. Unless explicitly stated that the submission should not be made public, it is implied that the submission can be posted publicly as a winning entry.
For any questions:
Please email the resourceteam@sanbenitocourt.org
Important Legal Stuff:
Submissions will not be accepted and are ineligible if they include any other content that contains or appears to contain profane, obscene, or inappropriate material; glorify or condone, or endorse or encourage, any illegal activity; and/or include any derogatory characterization of any person or group based on age, race, color, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, marital status, mental or physical disability, citizenship, creed, national origin, physical appearance, political affiliation, union membership, or other unethical or unlawful factors.
All entries become the property of the Superior Court of California, County of San Benito. Students are encouraged to keep copies of their entries (if feasible). Excerpts from submissions may be displayed in the Judicial Branch publications and/or websites. Entries will not be used for commercial purposes.
Theme: The Constitution's Promise: Out of Many, One
The Constitution enshrines our collective responsibility to one another, and the 2025 Law Day theme urges us to take pride in a Constitution that bridges our differences to bring us together as a united nation. Our civic lives tie us together as one “We,” whether through legislative efforts that serve the common good, through military service, or by working together, every day, to fulfill the promise of E pluribus unum, or “Out of many, one.”
Rules
Click the link to see the required Cover Letter
Click the link to see how to participate for the Essay competition.