Law Week 2026 is May 4-May 8, 2026.

The Liberty Bell Award
The award is given each year during Law Week to a non-lawyer who has contributed to the administration of justice. To qualify, the nominee must: be a non-lawyer, have a sense of responsibility for community welfare and public duty, under the law, help others to understand and assert their rights under the law, promote and encourage respect for and obedience to the law, and assist the smooth functioning of our system of justice. Nominations for the 2026 Liberty Bell Award are now closed.

 
Law Week 2026 Schedule:

Under Siege: The American Judiciary and the Rule of Law
May 5, 2026| 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.| Hybrid: Live Webcast or In-Person at the CBA (321 S. Plymouth Court)

Click here for details and registration. 

Law Day Celebration
May 6, 2026| 12:00 p.m. | Richard J. Daley Center Outdoor Plaza
This public program will feature live music from the CBA Orchestra, keynote remarks from Hon. Patrick Stanton, and the presentation of the Liberty Bell Award. 

Check back for regular updates on Law Week events!


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