Held on May 1st, Law Day is an annual celebration of the legal profession and the rule of law in society. The theme for 2022 is "Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change." Since Law Day falls on a Sunday this year, many events and programs will be held earlier in the week. Read on for more about this year's theme, Law Day events and programs, and resources on constitutional law in the library!

Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change

The American Bar Association (ABA) picks a theme for Law Day each year, and this year's theme is "Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change." The theme considers the ways we have reshaped the Constitution over the years in order to create a "more perfect Union" and celebrates the history and spirit of the efforts to make our country more equitable for all.

View past Law Day themes back to 1969.

Resources at the State Law Library

The library has an extensive collection of titles available on various aspects of constitutional law. You can check out our Constitutional Law & Civil Rights collection for books & e-books. To celebrate Law Day, here are a few titles to get started with:

Why the Constitution matters

This 2014 work from Harvard law professor Mark Tushnet looks at the Constitution as a driving force for the U.S. political landscape. A terrific pick for this year's theme, this title focuses on the Constitution's role in a changing political landscape.

Constitutional civil rights in a nutshell and First Amendment law in a nutshell

Written with law students in mind, West Publishing Company's Nutshell series is a great way for a legal novice to get a basic introduction to a particular legal topic. These two titles on constitutional law are no exception. 

Law 101: Everything you need to know about American law

This is an excellent primer on the American legal system for anyone who is interested in learning about the law. Chapters 2 and 3 cover constitutional law and constitutional rights, respectively. 

Thanks for reading, and happy Law Day!