Curious about the law? Celebrate ‘Law Day’ at SLO Superior Court. Here’s how
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Ever wonder why the law is important and how it works? San Luis Obispo Superior Court is hosting Law Day on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Law day was established by President Dwight Eisenhower to “mark the nation’s commitment to the rule of law,”according to a news release.
“Law Day is observed to celebrate the role of law in our society and to cultivate a deeper understanding of the legal profession,” the release said.
San Luis Obispo Superior Court will celebrate the day with a grand jury presentation and Q&A, a mock trial demonstration by Morro Bay High School students and having local legal services and lawyers available for inquiries and questions.
Lawyers that specialize in family, personal injury, civil, criminal and landlord and tenant law will be available to answer general legal questions for the entirety of the two-hour event.
Presiding Judge Rita Federman is scheduled to give a judicial address on the importance of the legal system and jury service at 5:15 p.m., followed by the grand jury presentation and Q&A at 5:30 p.m.
The mock trial is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m.
For more information, visit slo.courts.ca.gov/news/community-law-day-event-may-1-2024.
