The earliest people who could be described as “lawyers” were probably the orators of ancient Athens. The most noted historical first text of law is credited to the Babylonian king Hammurabi of Mesopotamia, dating back to the 18th century B.C.
Before the legal system is created, legal disputes are settled by fights, often to the death and with very much an eye-for-an-eye approach.
The aim of this day is to be nice to those in the legal profession and try not to make any lawyer jokes about them.
Lawyers generally have very stressful jobs and deal with strife all day. Organize a sports and barbecue afternoon with a local law firm and get your friends in on the action.
There are over 15 different types of lawyers in the U.S. including civil, criminal, business, and family law.
This day gives us insight into the law profession. It helps us understand legal matters and maybe learn some legal jargon, during interactions with the lawyers.
Law Day is meant to reflect on the role of law in the foundation of the country and to recognize its importance for society. The Oklahoma Bar Association has been celebrating Law Day more than 60 years with activities and events taking place over several weeks and in dozens of counties.
The celebration was conceived in 1951 by the late Hicks Epton, a Wewoka attorney and 1953 Oklahoma Bar Association president.
A fall date is meant to help ensure safety related to the COVID-19 pandemic for the volunteers who gather to give of their time to offer legal advice via telephone. In 2020, the OBA marked 45 years of offering free legal advice to celebrate Law Day, and quickly pivoted when the pandemic began.