Saline County Court officials, including Judge Linda Bauer, Saline County Court staff, Deputy County Attorney Jena Mahin, Public Defender Scott Gropp and Saline County Sheriff’s Office, hosted Law Day for fifth-grade students from Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools.

The students learned about the court and all the parties associated with criminal cases. The highlight of the day was a Mock Trial: the case of State v. Superman, involving the fifth-grade students as attorneys, witnesses, and jurors, with the Saline County Court team fielding questions from participants.

Law Day was established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1958 as a national dedication to the principles of government under the law. In 1961, Congress designated May 1st as the official date to celebrate Law Day. In Nebraska, Law Day Job Shadowing is an annual educational and collaborative program organized by the Nebraska State Bar Foundation and the Nebraska Supreme Court.

To participate in the program and host local 5th graders in your court or area through the Job Shadow program, contact Janet Bancroft.