Law Day is celebrated annually on May 1 and this year’s theme is “Advancing the Rule of Law Now.” The purpose of this year’s theme is to spread the understanding of what the Rule of Law means and to highlight the idea that everyone can do their part to promote justice.
Overview
Definition
- Overview– Rule of Law, United States Courts
- What is the Rule of Law?, World Justice Project
- What is the Rule of Law, American Bar Association
Origins
- The Rule of Law, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Articles & Publications
- Stein, Robert A. What Exactly Is the Rule of Law?, 57 Hous. L. Rev. 185 (2019).
- Stein, Robert. Rule of Law: What Does It Mean?, 18 MINN. J. INT’L L. 293 (2009).
- Waldron, Jeremy. The Concept and the Rule of Law, (2008). Sibley Lecture Series. 29.
The Rule of Law and Providing Access to Justice during COVID-19
Articles & Publications
- Ensuring Access to Justice in the Context of COVID-19, United Nations Development Programme
- Covid-19 Responses and the Administration of the Rule of Law, LexTalk
- ABA ROLIC Addresses the COVID-19 Pandemic, ABA Rule of Law Initiative Blog
- Courts Continue to Adapt to Covid-19, Brennan Center for Justice
The Rule of Law and Power
Articles & Publications
- What is Power under the Rule of Law, American Bar Association
- Reimaging the Rule of Law, Brennan Center for Justice
- Why We Need to Protect the Rule of Law in the Federal Government, Brennan Center for Justice
- Pledge to Defend the Rule of Law, American Constitution Society
Last updated: April 22, 2025