Law Student Writing Competitions
A number of organizations sponsor student writing competitions. Participating in these competitions offers many rewards including the chance to contribute to the body of scholarship in a particular area of legal study, the professional recognition of your work among your peers and future employers, and often substantial financial awards.
We update this page as we receive information on new competitions. Check often.
Current Competitions
Association of Securities and Exchange Comission Alumni
Securities Law Writing Competition 2009
Subject Matter:
Any subject in the field of securities law.
Type of Writing:
Prize:
1st Place $5,000, 2nd Place $3,000 and 3rd Place $2,000
Deadline:
November 13, 2009
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The Center for Alcohol Policy Essay Contest 2009
Subject Matter:
"State regulation of alcohol is important because..."
Type of Writing:
Formal law review article submissions or less structured, non-academic essays.
Deadline:
November 18, 2009
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Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program at a Glance
Foreclosure.com is breaking new ground by offering a scholarship program. All college students and incoming freshman are invited to apply by submitting an article. This year's topic is "How to solve the foreclosure crisis."
Essay Topic: "How to solve the foreclosure crisis"
Deadline: Dec. 31, 2009
Requirements: Minimum 1,000 words,
Maximum 2,500
Awards: Five winners will be selected
* Top prize $5,000
* Second through fifth place
will receive $1,000 each
Click here for link to competition website.
Lieber Society Military Prize
Subject Matter:
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Type of Writing:
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Prize:
$500.00
Deadline:
January 2, 2010
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2010 Mendes Hershman Student Writing Contest
Prize:
1st Place: $2,500; 2nd $1,000, 3rd $500
Deadline:
January 8, 2010
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Bioethics Student Writing Competition 2010
Subject Matter:
Deal with any aspect of Bioethics, that is, with any ethical issues arising specifically within the health care arena in the 21st century.
Type of Writing:
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Deadline:
January 11, 2010
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Student Writing Competition in Legal Medicine 2010
Subject Matter:
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Type of Writing:
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Deadline:
January 11, 2010
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The Federal Bar Association Section on Taxation Writing Competition
Subject Matter:
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Type of Writing:
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Prize:
1st place $2,000; 2nd place $1,000
Deadline:
January 15, 2010
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2009-2010 Louis Jackson National Student Writing Competition
Subject Matter:
Any topic relating to the law governing the workplace, such as employment law, labor law, employee benefits, or employment discrimination.
Type of Writing:
Suitable for publication in a law review.
Prize:
$3,000, (2) $1,000
Deadline:
January 19, 2010
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The 12th Annual Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Competition
Prize:
1st place $5,000, (4) second place $1,000
Deadline:
January 22, 2010
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Public Justive - 2010 Roscoe Hogan Environmental Law Essay Contest
Subject Matter:
Can Coal Be Clean? Litigation Remedies for Coal Contamination from Mining to Combustion to Sequestration.
Prize:
$5,000
Deadline: Intent-to-Enter form
January 29, 2010
Essay Deadline:
March 31, 2010
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OSBA Environmental Law Award:
Subject Matter:
Any topic that advances the application and practice of environmental, energy or resources law in the State of Ohio.
Type of Writing:
Submission may be any length up to a maximum of 50 pages, double spaced, 8.5x11" page with 112 point font.
Prize:
$1,000
Deadline:
January 31, 2010
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Liberty Mutual Prize
Subject Matter:
Law of property and casualty insurance, its regulation and corporate governance.
Type of Writing:
Submission should be no more than 25,000 words in length.
Prize:
$5,000
Deadline:
No later than February 1, 2010
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American Bar Association Law Student Division - Awards, Competitions, Grants, and Scholarships
The ABA's Law Student Division's web site lists a number of writing competitions, both sponsored by the ABA, as well as independent competitions. Click the here to visit their website to learn more.