Discuss Separation Of Powers At RCBC May 1

Attendees will have the chance to discuss the separation of powers at an event at Rowan College at Burlington County next week. Professors, lawyers, community members and students will participate in “Separation of Powers: Framework for Freedom,” the college’s Law Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 1, 12:30 p.m. in the Student Success Center. This event, presented by the Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey (APALA-NJ) is free and open to the public.

Trustee Emeritus and Adjunct Professor Barry Lefkowitz will speak about how lobbying works and how students can get involved. Shereen C. Chen will speak about Immigration Law and how it affects students today. Professor Kenneth Mariano will be speaking about the framework of the U.S. Constitution and Constitutional Development.

“This is a great event to show students and community members how the Constitution is relevant to us today,” APALA-NJ co-chair Chintan Desai said.

“The topics being discussed are items we hear about every day and can help students understand what they mean and how it can affect their generation. We are so happy to partner with Rowan College at Burlington County and look forward to an engaging conversation,” APALA-NJ co-chair Diane Magram said.

Law Day was first celebrated in 1957 when American Bar Association President Charles Rhynes envisioned a special national day to mark America’s commitment to the rule of law. The following year, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first Law Day Proclamation. Law Day was made official in 1961 when Congress issued a joint resolution designating May 1 as the official date for celebrating Law Day.

Rowan College at Burlington County offers majors in Liberal Studies (concentration in Law & Justice) or Criminal Justice (Law & Justice) as part of its 3+1 program.

This project is co-sponsored by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation and made possible through funding from the IOLTA Fund of the Bar of New Jersey. For additional information about the Foundation’s other law-related activities, call 1-800-FREE-LAW or visit the Foundation on the web at njsbf.org.

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