2009 Law Day Essay Contest
focuses on Lincoln's legacy of liberty
Essay
prompt: 2009
marks the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. How
does Lincoln's legacy of liberty affect our lives today? What
can we learn from this American lawyer-president
An essay responding to this prompt could win one of your
students a $300 U.S. Savings Bond. Turn your students into
problem solvers and polish their writing skills with the 2009
Missouri NEA/Missouri Bar Law Day Essay Contest.
All entries should be sent to the judging coordinator listed
in the flier for the contest. Essays must be postmarked
by Feb. 6, 2009. Information packets, including publicity
materials, will be mailed to school district superintendents
and principals in October.
Students will compete in three categories, grades 4-5, 6-8
and 9-12. Entries should be no longer than 700 words and will
be judged on general appearance, structure, content, creativity
and originality.
The first-place winner in each category receives a $300 U.S.
Savings Bond, second-place winners receive $200 Savings Bonds,
and third-place winners receive $150 Savings Bonds. Statewide
awards will be presented in May at a banquet in Jefferson
City.
The Law Day Essay Contest is a project of the MNEA Public
Relations Committee and the Missouri Bar Young Lawyers Section.
More information can be found in the downloadable packet of
materials. If you have any questions or concerns about the
Law Day Essay Contest, contact Linda
Bell at (573) 634-3202.
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2009
Law Day Essay Contest Materials
(pdf)
2009
Participation Certificate
2009
Finalists/Winners
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