The Judge Edward R. Finch Law Day Speech Awards were established in 1968 by Edward R. Finch, Jr., in memory of his father, a member of the American Bar Association Adjunct Committee on Law Day and a Justice of the Supreme Court of New York for many years. The goals of the Judge Finch Law Day Speech Awards are to expand the public's understanding of the rule of law and appreciation of the positive role law plays in our society. Competitive preference will be given to those speeches that emphasize this year's Law Day theme, Protecting the Best Interests of Our Children . Winning speeches will be featured in the ABA's Law Day publicity and in next year's Law Day Planning Guide. Note, though, that you must secure the written permission of the speaker.
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Sorry, entries cannot be returned. Eligibility Any adult who delivers a speech in conjunction with a Law Day observance is eligible for the competition. American Bar Association officers, Board of Governors members, and staff members, as well as their spouses, children, and parents, are not eligible, nor are K-12 students who speak to school groups. All entries must be postmarked by June 11, 2001. 541 North Fairbanks Court, 15th Flr.