Judicial Council
of Georgia
2027 Law Day
Art Contest

Judicial Council of Georgia 2027 Law Day Art Contest

The theme is “From Sea to Shining Sea: Law and the Future of American Democracy!”

Law Day is observed annually on May 1 as a national celebration of the rule of law and its vital role in American society. The 2027 Law Day theme invites Americans to reflect on how the law helps preserve democracy, protect liberty, and secure justice for future generations. Inspired by the ideals expressed in America the Beautiful, the theme underscores the law’s essential role in safeguarding democratic values and ensuring that all people have the opportunity to participate in shaping the nation’s future. Law Day 2027 resources encourage reflection on how the rule of law can help preserve democracy, liberty, and justice for generations to come.

@GACourts will celebrate Law Day throughout May 2027 with periodic posts featuring our winning Law Day Art Contest entries.

What is Law Day?

Law Day, held annually on May 1st, is a national day set aside to celebrate the rule of law. Law Day provides an opportunity to understand how law and the legal process protect our liberty, strive to achieve justice, and contribute to the freedoms that all Americans share.

Why is civics education important?

In 2021, former Chief Justice Nahmias wrote an essay explaining that a more perfect union needs civics education.

In 2022, Justice Charlie Bethel and Chief Justice Brian Richman of the Court of Appeals wrote an essay about the importance of civics lessons.

Contest Rules

Submissions should reflect the 2027 Law Day Theme: “From Sea to Shining Sea: Law and the Future of American Democracy.” Awards (certificates & trophies!) will be given for each grade level from kindergarten through high school. The winners from each grade will then be organized into four age groups (K-2nd, 3rd-5th, middle school, and high school) to determine a grand winner from each group. Grand winners will receive a gift card for the following amounts provided by the Georgia Council of Court Administrators:

High School: $100
Middle School: $50
3rd-5th: $50
K-2nd: $50

In addition to awards, we’ll celebrate Law Day and the talented artists in our state online and in the May issue of the Georgia Courts Journal. We’ll also make every effort to arrange an introduction of the grand winners with his or her local Judge!

2027 Law Day Art Contest Entry Form

2025 Contest Rules:

The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One Law Day theme encourages Americans to participate by deepening their understanding of the electoral process; discussing issues in honest and civil ways; turning out to vote; and, finally, helping to move the country forward after free and fair elections. We encourage you to draw your views on voting, the electoral process, and elections and perhaps weave that story into your art. This idea is not required! It is just a suggestion for inspiration.

Awards (certificates & trophies!) will be given for each grade level from kindergarten through high school. The winners from each grade will then be organized into four age groups (K-2nd, 3rd-5th, middle school, and high school) to determine a grand winner from each group. Grand winners will receive a gift card, and we’ll work to arrange for a judicial visit to your class!

High School: $100

Middle School: $50

3rd-5th: $50

K-2nd: $50

In addition to awards, we’ll celebrate Law Day and the talented artists in our state online and in the May issue of the Georgia Courts Journal.

Submissions for the contest must be received by April 1 at midnight.

What kind of artwork you may be asking? We’re leaving this contest open to most mediums. We’ll accept paintings, drawings, poetry, videos, graphic design, and other mixed media projects.

For the younger students, we realize original artwork based on this year’s Law Day theme of “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One”, may be too much to ask, so we have created a coloring page inspired by the theme:

Click here for the Coloring Page: This page is inspired by our state’s Nathan Deal Judicial Center which was opened in 2020.

How to make a Submission: See our entry form. We are accepting submissions by either email or mail. We’ll even take submissions that would normally be mailed, such as a painting or drawing, by email. Just be sure to include all the information on the entry form. If you have a submission, such as a video, that is too large for email, contact bruce.shaw@georgiacourts.gov for assistance.

- Mailing address:
- Judicial Council of Georgia/Administrative Office of the Courts
- Attn: Law Day Art Contest
- 244 Washington Street, SW, Suite 300
- Atlanta, GA 30334

All entries should include the student’s name, grade, school, age, and teacher contact information. All entries become the property of the Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts and may be used, reproduced, published, and displayed in publications and materials promoting the judicial branch of Georgia. Entries will not be returned.