Law Day commemorates our legal heritage, the role of law, and the rights and duties, which are the foundation of peace and prosperity for all mankind. The national theme for Law Day 2004 is: To Win Equality by Law: Brown v. Board of Education at 50.

LAW DAY 2004—Opinion And Discussion

The Path To Social Justice, diversity and access at JFKU School of Law, by Therese Cannon, Dean of the JFKU School of Law. “The skills needed in today’s increasingly global marketplace can only be developed through exposure to widely diverse people, cultures, ideas and viewpoints.
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The Stories Of Brown V. Board Of Education from Newspapers in Education (NIE) in conjunction with the American Bar Association. May 17th, 2004 marks the 50th anniversary of one of America’s greatest legal cases, Brown v Board of Education. The US Supreme Court’s decision not only struck down laws segregating public schools, but also sounded a death knell for government-sanctioned segregation.
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Honoring A Landmark Decision, provided by the California Bar Association. Fifty years ago, the Supreme Court handed down a landmark ruling that is credited with paving the way for social justice in every aspect of life today.
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Law Day & Brown V. Board At 50—Announcements & Events

SFSU CEL Announces ABA-Approved School For Paralegal Studies

San Francisco State University is pleased to announce that the American bar association has granted approval to the Paralegal Studies program offered by the College of Extended Learning.
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April 26th-May 17th: The Long Walk To Freedom - The State Building San Francisco. The exhibit highlights the contributions of 28 American Civil Rights activists, many from California.

May 17th: California Bar Judicial Council Task Force will sponsor an all-day symposium in Sacramento. The event will include several prominent speakers who will address Brown’s legacy.