Discovering Justice Events

Law Day 2024

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the Federal Bar Association, and Discovering Justice present Law Day: Voices of Democracy, on May 2nd at the John J. Moakley U.S. Courthouse.

From the Courthouse’s Outreach webpage: “Law Day provides an opportunity to understand how the law and the legal process protect our liberty, strive to achieve justice, and contribute to the freedoms that all Americans share.”

Program highlights will include: 

  • Brown v. Board of Education Discussion with Judges
  • Mock Jury Selection for students
  • Federal Bar Association’s Bill of Rights Essay Contest 2024 Award Ceremony (click here to register)
  • Watch First Circuit Oral Arguments and Meet with Circuit Judges on May 7th (for college and law school students; RSVP required)

View and download the official event flyer below. Questions? Contact: Civics@ca1.uscourts.gov

Law Day 2024 Event Flyer

Kayla Nordman

Kayla Nordman believes strongly in expanding access to comprehensive civic education to provide the next generation with the resources they need to uphold and expand upon the values of American democracy and create a more equitable future. Before joining Discovering Justice, she worked as a Legislative Intern at the Massachusetts State House and as a Program Manager for the Massachusetts Center for Civic Education. Kayla graduated from Suffolk University with a BA in International Relations.