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Students may choose a legal topic related to international humanitarian law.
Sponsor's Web Site |
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American Society of International Law and the Washington College of Law |
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| Publication and ASIL membership |
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02/15/2012 |
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The 2012 Bert W. Levit Essay Contest topic 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. See the 2012 contest essay hypothetical. Sponsor's Web Site |
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ABA Standing Committee on Lawyers’ Professional Liability |
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02/17/2012 |
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The Second Annual Georgetown International Arbitration Society/International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution International Arbitration Writing Contest is open to students currently enrolled in a Georgetown University law program, as well as recent graduates of a law program. Recent graduates must have earned a legal degree at Georgetown in 2011. Submissions shall be 1,000-3,000 words on any hot topic in international arbitration. The winning entry should be well-written and clearly expressed. It should include a timely discussion of an international arbitration topic of the author's choosing concerning cases, regulation, or other legal developments. It may take the form of an op-ed commentary. The winning entry will be published on the website of the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution--The CPR Institute Entries must be sent to cprgeorgetownwritingcontest@cpradr.org Sponsor's Web Site |
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Georgetown International Arbitration Society/International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution |
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02/29/2012 |
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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? Sponsor's Web Site |
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ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources |
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03/01/2012 |
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We invite papers on current issues regarding bankruptcy jurisdiction, bankruptcy litigation, or evidence in bankruptcy cases or proceedings. The paper may address business or consumer cases and may include matters such as bankruptcy sales, plan confirmation and other topics that involve jurisdiction, litigation or evidence in the bankruptcy courts. Sponsor's Web Site |
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American Bankruptcy Institute |
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| 1st: $2000 |
| 2nd: $1250 |
| 3rd: $750 |
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03/01/2012 |
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Journal style articles on any current topic concerning business or securities law may be submitted to the Elliot A. Spoon Business Law Writing Competition. Sponsor's Web Site |
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Michigan State University College of Law Journal of Business and Securities Law |
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03/02/2012 |
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International economic law, from private business matters to international trade conflicts.
Sponsor's Web Site |
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Houston Journal of International Law |
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03/04/2012 |
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"Legislating Stereotypes: Reproductive Rights Rollback in the States." Sponsor's Web Site |
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Center for Reproductive Rights |
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| 1st: $750 |
| 2nd: $500 |
| 3rd: $250 |
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03/05/2012 |
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Submission to the Chief Justice John B. Doolin Writing Competition shall address any area of the law relating to Native Americans or other indigenous peoples.
Papers must be submitted to: The Sovereignty Symposium, Oklahoma State Capitol, Room 208, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 OR e-mail kyle.shifflet@oscn.net. |
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The Oklahoma Supreme Court |
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| 1st: $500 |
| 2nd: $300 |
| 3rd: $200 |
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03/31/2012 |
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Any topic addressing recent developments or trends in U.S. environmental law that have a significant constitutional or "federalist" component. Sponsor's Web Site |
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The Environmental Law Institute, the ABA, and the National Association for Environmental Law Societies |
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| $2000, publication, and 1 year membership |
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04/13/2012 |
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Submissions to the Smith-Doheny Legal Ethics Writing Competition should concern any issue within the general category of legal ethics. Sponsor's Web Site |
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Notre Dame Law School |
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04/27/2012 |
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Entrants should submit an essay, article, or comment on an issue concerning Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. Sponsor's Web Site |
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National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees |
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| 1st: $1000 and Publication |
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04/30/2012 |
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Submissions to the Howard C. Schwab Memorial Essay Contest may be on any aspect of family law. Intent-to-Enter Form due 04/27/2012; Entry due 05/04/2012. Sponsor's Web Site |
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ABA Family Law Section |
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| Possible publication and section membership |
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05/04/2012 |
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Topics may be any aspect of domestic public or private labor or employment law. Students are encouraged to present a public policy issue or practical implications of a leading case or doctrine, comment on a statute, or comment on a common law doctrine. Submissions must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. (CDT) on 5/15/2011 to swan@laborandemploymentcollege.org using the subject line, "Writing Competition".
Sponsor's Web Site |
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College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, Inc. |
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| 1st: $1,500 |
| 2nd: $1,000 |
| 3rd: $500 |
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05/15/2012 |
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Entries must be submitted on a subject of practical concern to lawyers engaged in the defense or management of the defense of civil litigation, such as relevant aspects of tort law, insurance law, civil procedure, evidence, damages, alternative dispute resolution procedures, and professional ethics. Sponsor's Web Site |
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International Association of Defense Counsel |
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| 1st: $2,000 |
| 2nd: $1,000 |
| 3rd: $500 |
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05/18/2012 |
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Submissions must further the legal needs of domestic violence victims and their children, or advance efforts to address the incidence, causes, and effects of intimate partner violence, from a national or international perspective. Sponsor's Web Site |
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ABA Commission on Domestic Violence and the Journal of Gender, Social Policy and the Law |
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| Publication and |
| honorarium |
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05/31/2012 |
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Submissions to the Warren E. Burger Prize should be an original, unpublished essay of 10,000-25,000 words on a topic of your choice addressing the issues of excellence in legal skills, civility, ethics, and professionalism. Sponsor's Web Site |
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American Inns of Court |
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06/01/2012 |
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Essays submitted for the 2012 competition must be under the topic of “Is it constitutional for a legislative body to require a DNA test for all persons arrested and charged with a felony?" Sponsor's Web Site |
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American Judges Association |
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| 1st: $3,000 |
| 2nd: $1,500 |
| 3rd: $1,000 |
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06/01/2012 |
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Entrants to the University of Connecticut School of Law's Student Legal Writing Competition should submit a paper on a legal issue affecting persons struggling with homelessness, mental illness, addiction, or substance abuse. All students intending to enter the competition must register by April 15, 2011 at http://www.law.uconn.edu/node/9768.
Intent-to-enter due 4/15/2011
Entry due 6/1/2011 Sponsor's Web Site |
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University of Connecticut School of Law |
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| 1st: $750 |
| 2nd: $500 |
| 3rd: $250 |
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06/01/2012 |
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Robert C. Watson Competition submissions shall address the protection of intellectual property. Submission of 20 copies is required. Sponsor's Web Site |
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American Intellectual Property Law Association |
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06/30/2012 |
