Law Day Events

To mark the 50th anniversary of the celebration of the role of law in society, the Alabama State Bar has invited Boy Scout troop members from the Greater Alabama Council to submit two-minute videos based on this year's theme, "The U.S. Constitution: Foundation of the Rule of Law."

All entries must be posted on the video-sharing Web site YouTube. Two winners will each receive a $250 U.S. savings bond.

Planning and producing the video also will fulfill some of the requirements for a cinematography merit badge, which scouts earn to move up in rank, according to the Boy Scouts of America Web site.

The state bar also is sponsoring a contest for students in grades K-12 across the state to create essays and posters reflecting this year's Law Day theme.

The poster contest is open to students statewide who are in grades K-6. The essay contest is reserved for students across the state in Grades 7-12. A total of $1,500 in U.S. savings bonds will be awarded to winners in those competitions.

The video contest is open only to members of the Greater Alabama Council of the Boy Scouts, which serves 22 counties including those in the Birmingham and Huntsville areas.

Information about contest rules and entry forms are on the state bar's Web site, www.alabar.org/lawday, or can be obtained by phoning 800-354-6154, extension 2126.