Writing Competitions Archive

Student Law and Technology Writing Competition

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Rebecca Schatschneider

The Richmond Journal of Law and Technology is pleased to announce the commencement of the 2014-2015 Student Law and Technology Writing Competition.  From now until midnight EST on Sunday, January 11th, 2015, all law students across the country will be eligible to compete … Continue reading →

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Jameson Crane III Disability and the Law Writing Competition

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Rebecca Schatschneider

Purpose The Crane Writing Competition is designed to encourage outstanding student scholarship at the intersection of law and medicine or law and the social sciences that promotes an understanding, furthers the development of legal rights and protections, and improves the … Continue reading →

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The Expert Institute’s 2018 Annual Legal Writing Scholarship

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Rebecca Schatschneider

Contest Overview Clear, effective writing is the cornerstone of an exceptional lawyer, and a vital area of education for aspiring attorneys. While traditional forms of legal writing like case briefs and contracts endure, the internet has given legal professionals a … Continue reading →

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Center for Alcohol Policy National Essay Contest

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Rebecca Schatschneider

The Center for Alcohol Policy (CAP) is now accepting entries for its Tenth Annual Essay Contest. The topic for this year’s contest is: The Supreme Court has recognized “temperance” as a permissible goal of state alcohol regulation. Define temperance as … Continue reading →

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Elliot A. Spoon Business Law Writing Competition

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Rebecca Schatschneider

Elliot A. Spoon Business Law Writing Competition The Elliot A. Spoon Business Law Writing Competition is an annual writing competition sponsored by the Journal of Business & Securities Law. The Competition is named in honor of Elliot A. Spoon, dean … Continue reading →

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LSAC Diversity Committee Writing Competition

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Rebecca Schatschneider

The Law School Admission Council’s Diversity Committee Announces A Writing Competition on WHY PIPELINE PROGRAMS TARGETING STUDENTS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED RACIAL AND ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE FUTURE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION To Promote Diversity in Law Schools and in … Continue reading →

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Henry L. Diamond Constitutional Environmental Law Writing Competition

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Rebecca Schatschneider

2017-18 HENRY L. DIAMOND CONSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW WRITING COMPETITION The U.S. Constitution has long been interpreted by judges and understood by most Americans to support comprehensive environmental protection. However, arguments questioning the constitutional legitimacy or application of environmental law continue … Continue reading →

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The Morris L. Cohen Student Essay Competition

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Rebecca Schatschneider

The Legal History and Rare Books Section (LHRB) of the American Association of Law Libraries, in cooperation with Gale Cengage Learning, announces the annual Morris L. Cohen Student Essay Competition. The competition is named in honor of Morris L. Cohen, … Continue reading →

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Scribes 2014 Brief-Writing Award Competition

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Rebecca Schatschneider

Dear Moot-Court Adviser: Scribes — The American Society of Legal Writers is pleased to announce its 2014 Brief-Writing Award Competition. Scribes began its competition in 1996 to help identify and celebrate excellent student written briefs. We believe that legal writing … Continue reading →

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Human Rights Essay Award: Gender Violence and International Human Rights Law

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Rebecca Schatschneider

Rules and Regulations The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law is proud to request the submission of papers for the Human Rights Essay Award. Recipients will be chosen according to the following … Continue reading →

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