This year’s Law Day theme, “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One,” encourages us to reflect on what unites us as a nation and the shared values that have guided the United States as it approaches its 250th anniversary.
Observed annually on May 1, Law Day honors the importance of the rule of law in American life. In 2025, legal professionals, educators, and communities across the country will mark the 67th celebration with events and programs highlighting this year’s theme.
We have compiled ways for Illinois lawyers to take part — both in person and virtually — and invite you to explore and engage with the theme alongside your legal community.
Monday, April 28
Lake County Bar Association Lawyers in the Classroom
April 28 through May 2
Thursday, May 1
Law Day 2025: The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One
11:45 a.m.
Maldaner’s Restaurant, 222 S. 6th Street, Springfield, IL
ISBA and PILI Law Day 2025 Virtual Clinic
12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Virtual
Friday, May 2
DuPage County Bar Association Law Day Luncheon
12 to 1:30 p.m.
Woodside Pavillion at Cantigny Golf, 27W270 Mack Road, Wheaton, IL
McHenry County Bar Association Law Day Ceremony and Luncheon
Woodstock, IL
St. Clair County Bar Association Law Day Breakfast
Contact the organization for more details.
Coles-Cumberland Bar Association and PILI Law Day Illinois Free Legal Answers Clinic
3 – 5 p.m.
Charleston Carnegie Public Library, 712 Sixth Street, Charleston, IL
Wednesday, May 7
Peoria County Bar Association Law Day Luncheon
11:30 a.m.
Spalding Pastoral Center, 419 NE Madison Avenue, Peoria, IL
Chicago Bar Association Law Day Celebration
12 p.m.
Richard J. Daley Center Outdoor Plaza, 50 W. Washington Street, Chicago, IL
Thursday, May 8
Chicago Bar Association “A Four Star Night benefitting Lawyers in the Classroom”
6:00 p.m.
CBA Building, 321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL
Thursday, May 15
Hellenic Bar Association Law Day Celebration
Stay tuned for details.
For more about Law Day 2025, visit the American Bar Association website.
Know of other events celebrating Law Day 2025? Please email us at mail@2civility.org.
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