Contest Opportunity - posted 11/14

 President Dwight D. Eisenhower established Law Day in 1958 as a way to challenge Americans to understand how the rule of law impacts their lives and to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in a democracy. 

The State Bar of Texas and the Texas Young Lawyers Association celebrate the importance of the rule of law and its impact on our nation and local communities by hosting statewide editorial, photo, and poster contests based on the American Bar Association Law Day yearly theme.

The 2026 theme is The Texas Constitution and the Rule of Law. Contest entries are due March 25, 2026.

Contest categories and grade levels are in the table below:

Grade Level	Contest Category	Prompt
9-12	Editorial	Explain how the Texas Constitution upholds the rule of law through its structure, key provisions, and amendments, balancing governmental power with individual rights, and promoting the principle of self-government. Assess its effectiveness in ensuring a just legal framework that both limits authority and empowers citizens to govern themselves.
6-12	Photography
K-2	Poster
3-5	Poster
6-8	Poster
9-12	Poster

More information about the contest, including entry forms, prizes, and details about each category can be found here.

All first and second year staff members MUST COMPLETE TODAY!!

This class articulates through ACC. That means if you enroll at ACC at any point, you can tell them you took this course, and they will give you college credit for this course.

1. Go here: https://austincc.tfaforms.net/f/HSStarsStudentLinks to an external site.

2. Complete the form - note you only have to fill out everything with a red asterisk * MAKE SURE YOU USE YOUR PERSONAL EMAIL since you will not have access to AISD email when you graduate

3. If you are a freshman, your anticipated graduation is 2029. Sophomore: 2028. Junior: 2027. Seniors 2026.

4. At the bottom, Sophomores match yours to this FOR YOUR PERIOD NUMBER (either 2 or 6):

5. At the bottom, Juniors match yours to this FOR YOUR PERIOD NUMBER (either 2 or 6):