Governor Proclaims Law Day

Law Day

2025

By The Governor Of The State Of North Carolina

A Proclamation

Whereas, Law Day is an occasion of public acknowledgment of our nation’s and state’s heritage of justice, liberty, and equality under the law; and

Whereas, the United States Congress has statutorily designated May 1 as the annual day for the commemoration of Law Day; and

Whereas, the American Bar Association has designated the 2025 Law Day theme to be The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One; and

Whereas, we recognize the importance of deepening our understanding of our commitment to the Union and faithfully fulfilling our duties as citizens of the United States; and

Whereas, promoting public understanding of our rights and responsibilities as citizens is an important component in the civic education of the people of United States and North Carolina; and

Whereas, the North Carolina Bar Association, with approximately 15,00 members, including 4,150 members of its Young Lawyers Division, encourages North Carolina students in grades K through twelve to participate in law-related competitions held in conjunction with its annual Law Day Celebration; and

Whereas, North Carolina and the United States are better places to live because of our strong commitment to the rule of law and tradition of liberty and justice, and because of the contributions of dedicated members of the legal profession; this year proudly marks the 66th observance of Law Day;

Now, Therefore, I, Josh Stein, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim May 2, 2025, as “Law Day” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this second day of May in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-fifth and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.