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 More than $3,000 in prizes available from Law Day Contest

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 SBM 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 www.michbar.org/programs/milestones.cfm.
 
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 www.michbar.org/programs/lawday/home.cfm.

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.

The Law Day creative contest is overseen by a subcommittee of the State Bar of Michigan Law-Related Education and Public Outreach Committee.

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 www.michbar.org/programs/lawday/home.cfm.

Questions can be directed to SBM Communications Manager Samantha Meinke at 517-346-6332 or smeinke@mail.michbar.org.
 

Young Lawyers Section  gathering March 27

The State Bar of Michigan’s Young Lawyers Section is hosting a gathering on Thursday, March 27, 2014, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 3rd Street Bar, 4626 3rd Street in  Detroit, with appetizers—sweet and savory pies—by Dangerously Delicious Pies Detroit.
 
Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Michael Talbot will discuss his role as special judicial administrator of the 36th District Court and chief judge of the Court of Claims.  Mark Peyser of Howard and Howard will also address the group about the importance of building litigation skills.

There is no cost to attend, but space is limited.  Register with Bari Blake Wood at  bariblakewood@gmail.com or Hope Shovein at hshovein@brookskushman.com before Tuesday, March 25.

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