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 State Bar launches third annual creative contest to mark Law Day 

The State Bar of Michigan’s third annual Law Day creative contest is now open for entries. Participants should submit a creative entry illustrating the 2014 Law Day Theme, “Democracy: Why Every Vote Matters,” using content from one or more Michigan Legal Milestones.

The Michigan Legal Milestones program was created in 1986 to highlight the state’s important cases, laws, and individuals. Bronze plaques commemorating the history of each of the 38 milestones have been placed throughout the state. Participants may utilize any Michigan Legal Milestone in their submission, but four suggested milestones to consider include “One Person, One Vote,” “Eva Belles’ Vote,” “Sojourner Truth,” and “Freedom Road.” Read more about the Michigan Legal Milestones program at SBM Michigan Legal Milestones project.
 
To participate in the Law Day contest, contestants should tie one or more milestones to the 2014 theme in a creative project. Examples of creative projects include essays, debates, mock trials, podcasts, dramatic or musical plays, re-enactments, short documentaries, board games, video games, and more. Electronic submissions are highly encouraged.

Winning projects will most effectively illuminate or dramatize the significance of the Michigan Legal Milestone chosen, and explain how the subject of the milestone created a more equal playing field for all citizens.
View the winning entries from the 2013 Law Day contest at SBM Law Day Contest.

Cash prizes will be awarded. The $1,000 top prize will be awarded to one winner, up to two $750 second-tiered prizes will be awarded, and up to three $500 third-tiered prizes will be awarded. All winning submissions will be eligible for statewide recognition as a Michigan Model Law Day project and entry into the national-level American Bar Association Law Day awards competition.

Entries in the 2014 State Bar of Michigan Law Day creative contest are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2014. For more details about the contest rules and resources visit SBM Law Day at SBM Law Day Contest.
Questions can be directed to SBM Communications Manager Samantha Meinke at (517) 346-6332 or smeinke@mail.michbar.org.
 
 

SBM Real Property Law Section to host conference in Las Vegas

 
The State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section will host its 2014 winter conference, “Making A Smart Gamble: Understanding the Current Landscape of Commercial Real Estate Development in Michigan,” from March 13-15 at The Palazzo Resort Casino Hotel in Las Vegas.
 
Prior to Jan. 1, the registration fee is $345 for Real Property Law Section members who are also first-time attendees, $395 for other RPLS members and $475 for non-section members. After Jan. 1 the fees will increase by $75 for all registrants. Members of the Young Lawyers Section can register for $100 both before and after Jan. 1. More information and registration forms can be found at Real Property Winter Conference registration. For more information contact Karen Schwartz at mrplsks@gmail.com. 

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