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ABA's Energy Law Student Writing Competition
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Papers should address the following question: "Are past legal constructions for the development of other resources effective prologues, or should alternative energy deployment (including renewables) or climate change issues be addressed through sui generis rules?"
Award: Winning entries will be published nationwide in an ABA publication, a special combined edition newsletter of the Renewable, Alternative, and Distributed Energy Resources Committee and the Energy and Environmental Markets and Finance Committee.
Deadline: 03/01/2012
Contact Information:
Noemi Alvarez
Section Assistant
312.988.5625
Noemi.Alvarez@americanbar.org
American Inns of Court Warren E. Burger Prize
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Topic:
Papers should address issues of legal excellence, including skills, civility, ethics, and professionalism.
First Prize: $5000
Award: The winning essay will be published in the "South Carolina Law Review." The Warren E. Burger Prize will be presented as part of the American Inns of Court Celebration of Excellence at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Deadline: 06/01/2012
Contact Information:
Cindy Dennis
American Inns of Court
1229 King Street, Second Floor
Alexandria, VA
22314
800.233.3590
cdennis@innsofcourt.org
American Judges Association Law Student Essay Competition
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Papers should address the following question: "Is it constitutional for a legislative body to require a DNA test for all persons arrested and charged with a felony?"
First Prize: $3000
Second Prize: $1500
Third Prize: $1000
Award: Winners may, in addition to receiving the monetary prizes described above, receive award certificates, be considered for publication in the AJA's journal, "Court Review," and be publicly recognized at the AJA's annual conference.
Deadline: 06/01/2012
Contact Information:
John Rosson, Chairperson
Essay Competition Committee
American Judges Association
Law Student Essay Competition
300 Newport Avenue
Williamsburg, VA
23185
757.259.1520
aja@ncsc.org
Andrew P. Vance Memorial Writing Competition
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Topic:
Papers should provide in-depth analyses of a current issue relevant to customs and international-trade law.
First Prize: $1000
Second Prize: $500
Award: Awards will be presented at the Customs and International Trade Bar Association's semi-annual dinner.
Deadline: 05/25/2012
Contact Information:
Golda Lawrence
Brooklyn Law School
250 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn
New York, NY
11201
718.780.7531
claire.kelly@brooklaw.edu
Animals and the Law Student Writing Competition
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Topic:
Papers should address any topic related to animals and the law.
First Prize: $1000
Second Prize: $500
Award: Both first and second prizes come with certificates of achievement. The winning papers will, in addition, be considered for publication.
Deadline: 06/29/2012
Contact Information:
Kim Hojohn, Liaison
Committee on Animals and the Law
New York State Bar Association
One Elk Street
Albany, NY
12207
518.463.3200
The Bert W. Levit Essay Contest
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Topic:
Papers should address this year's hypothetical, which involves an international law firm and ethics questions concerning how the firm handles engagement letters, office restructuring, and taking on new matters in a cross-jurisdictional scenario.
First Prize: $5000
Award: The winner will also receive an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City, free admission to the National Legal Malpractice Conference, a seat at the Committee dinner, and an opportunity to accept the prize during a public ceremony.
Deadline: 02/17/2012
Contact Information:
George Kryder
Chair
American Bar Association
Standing Committee on Lawyers' Professional Liability
321 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL
60654
312.988.5763
gkryder@velaw.com
The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law Annual Student Writing Competition
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Topic:
Papers should address "any aspect of public or private sector labor and/or employment law relevant to the American labor and employment bar." Students are encouraged to: (a) present a public-policy issue; (b) analyze the practical implications of a leading case or doctrine; (c) comment on a statute or the need for a statutory modification; or (d) comment on a common-law doctrine.
First Prize: $1500
Second Prize: $1000
Third Prize: $500
Award: The first-place winner will, in addition to receiving the cash prize described above, be published in the "ABA Journal of Labor & Employment Law." He or she will also be a guest at the annual CLE program of the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law and be honored at the Annual Induction Dinner of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.
Deadline: 05/15/2012
Contact Information:
Joel A. D'Alba, President
The College of Labor & Employment Lawyers
1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway, Suite 300
Annapolis, MD
21401
410.972.4711
swan@laborandemploymentcollege.org
Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice Essay Contest
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Topic:
Papers should address the following topic: "Are Factories Hog-Tying People's Rights? Right to Farm and Ag-Gag Laws." NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT AN INTENT TO ENTER FORM BY 1/31/2012.
First Prize: $5000
Award: The author of the winning essay will receive a $5,000 cash prize, recognition in the Public Justice newsletter and on the website, and a free Public Justice Foundation membership for the contest year.
Deadline: 03/31/2012
Contact Information:
Cassandra Goings
Outreach Coordinator
Public Justice Foundation
1825 K Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC
20006
202.797.8600
cgoings@publicjustice.net
ICSID Review—Foreign Investment Law Journal Student Writing Competition
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Topic:
Papers should address "a procedural or substantive issue in international investment arbitration."
First Prize: $1000
Award: The winning student will also have his or her essay published in a future issue of the ICSID Review. ("ICSID" stands for the "International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes"; the ICSID Review is published by the well-regarded Oxford University Press.)
Deadline: 05/01/2012
Contact Information:
Mike King
Legal Counsel – Institutional Matters
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
The World Bank Group
1818 H Street, N.W., MSN U3-301
Washington, DC
20433
202.458.0125
mikeking@worldbank.org
International Association of Defense Counsel Legal Writing Contest
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Topic:
Papers should address "the fields of tort law, insurance law, civil procedure, evidence, or other areas of practical concern to lawyers engaged in the defense or management of the defense of civil litigation."
First Prize: $2000
Second Prize: $1000
Third Prize: $500
Award: There may be, in addition to the prizes just described, Honorable Mention winners. All winners will be considered for publication in the "Defense Counsel Journal."
Deadline: 05/18/2012
Contact Information:
Amy O'Maley, Esq.
IADC Professional Development Director
International Association of Defense Counsel
303 West Madison, Suite 925
Chicago, IL
60606
312.368.1494
mdannevik@iadclaw.org
International Humanitarian Law Student Writing Competition
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Topic:
Papers should address international humanitarian law.
Award: Two winning authors will present their papers at an expert conference at American University with travel and accommodation expenses covered. These winners will also receive a complimentary registration at the American Society of International Law's annual meeting, and a one-year membership with that organization.
Deadline: 02/15/2012
Contact Information:
Dean Claudio Grossman
American University Washington College of Law
Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian law
4801 Massachuseets Ave., NW
Washington, DC
20016
202.274.4180
teachingihl@wcl.american.edu
Mary Moers Wenig Student Writing Competition
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Topic:
Papers should address topics involving trusts, estates, and related taxation.
First Prize: $5000
Second Prize: $3000
Third Prize: $1000
Award: ACTEC will, in addition to awarding the prizes listed above, award some Honorable Mention prizes, of varying cash value, and publish the top papers.
Deadline: 06/01/2012
Contact Information:
Ira Mark Bloom
Justice David Josiah Brewer Distinguished Professor of Law
Albany Law School
80 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY
12208
518.445.2355
ibloo@albanylaw.edu
National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees Law Student Writing Competition
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Topic:
Papers should address an issue involving Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code.
First Prize: $1000
Award: The author of the first-place essay will be published in "The Quarterly Journal of the National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees." The winner will also receive free registration and lodging for the NACTT annual seminar.
Deadline: 04/30/2012
Contact Information:
Debbie Langehennig
NACTT Law Student Writing Competition
National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees
3801 Capital of Texas Hwy. South, Suite 320
Austin, TX
78704
406.453.4663
Trustee@Ch13austin.com
The National Law Review Law Student Writing Competition
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Topic:
Papers should address environmental law, energy law, insurance law, or intellectual-property law, or any other timely legal issue.
Award: Winning articles will appear in the "National Law Review." The student's photograph, biography, and contact information will be posted online with each article, allowing for professional recognition and exposure.
Deadline: 02/21/2012
Contact Information:
Jennifer Schaller, Esq.
Managing Director
The National Law Review
4700 Gilbert Avenue Suite #47
Western Springs, IL
60558
lawschools@natlawreview.com
National Pro-Life Legal Writing Award
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Topic:
Papers should address "a pro-life topic." Papers must have been published or accepted for publication between January 1 and November 30, 2012, to be eligible.
First Prize: $750
Deadline: 11/30/2012
Contact Information:
legalcontest@masscitizensforlife.org
Robert C. Watson Competition
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Topic:
Papers should have been previously published, between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012; they should address "the protection of intellectual property."
First Prize: $2000
Award: Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed to the author of the winning paper to travel to Washington, DC to receive the Watson Award on October 26, 2012.
Deadline: 06/30/2012
Contact Information:
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Watson Award Competition
241 18th Street South, Suite 700
Arlington, VA
22202
703.415.0780
watsonaward@aipla.org
The Sovereignty Symposium
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Topic:
Papers should address "any area of the law relating to Native Americans or other indigenous peoples."
First Prize: $500
Second Prize: $300
Third Prize: $200
Award: The winning entry will be published in the "2012 Symposium compendium of materials." The second and third place entries will be published therein if space permits. (Legal libraries all over the United States regularly solicit copies of these materials for their collections.)
Deadline: 03/31/2012
Contact Information:
Julie L. Rorie
The Sovereignty Symposium
Oklahoma Judicial Center, Suite 1
2100 North Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK
73105
405.556.9371
kyle.shifflet@oscn.net
The Tannenwald Writing Competition
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Topic:
Papers should address "any federal or state tax-related topic."
First Prize: $5000
Second Prize: $2500
Third Prize: $1500
Award: In the past, winning papers have been considered for publication in "The Florida Tax Review." This year's announcement does not mention this opportunity, but it may be an oversight.
Deadline: 07/03/2012
Contact Information:
Nancy Abramowitz
Professor of Practice of Law
American University Washington College of law
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
1275 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite 200
Washington, DC
20016
202.274.4164
nabramo@wcl.american.edu
University of Connecticut School of Law Student Writing Competition
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Topic:
Papers should address "a legal issue affecting persons struggling with homelessness, mental illness, addiction, or substance abuse."
First Prize: $750
Second Prize: $500
Third Prize: $250
Deadline: 06/01/2012
Contact Information:
Jennifer Brown Mailly
Assistant Clinical Professor of Law
Externship Director
Student Legal Writing Competition
University of Connecticut School of Law
55 Elizabeth Street
Hartford, CT
06105
860.570.5216
Jennifer.Mailly@law.uconn.edu