Write On Competition
The Office of Journal Administration (OJA) oversees the annual Write On Competition. The Write On Competition is open to first-year students and students who are transferring to Georgetown. The 2024 Write On Competition will take place May 17, 2024 - June 26, 2024 for all students.
The Competition consists of a case comment and a Bluebook test. Journals also request a separate personal statement and/or resume.
The Competition packet is a closed packet. Students may only consult limited materials while writing their own Competition paper. The materials may include cases, statutes, and commentary. You may use the resources provided below at any time, including during your Competition window.
Students must participate in the Write On Competition to gain membership on one of OJA’s 11 journals.
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- dates for upcoming info sessions
- informational materials
- competition links (available May 17)
Journals Open House
April 10, 3:30-5pm, EBW 170
Join the Georgetown Journal of Gender & Law, American Criminal Law Review, Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law & Policy, Georgetown Environmental Law Review, Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics, Georgetown Journal of Law & Modern Critical Race Perspectives, and Georgetown Immigration Law Journal for our Open Houses on Wednesday, April 10th from 3:30pm-5:00pm. Any interested students can stop by participating Journal Offices (located on the bottom floor of the Library) and visit current members. Members will be there to answer any questions students may have about Write-On and share more about their experiences in Journal. PLUS, there will be snacks!
Write On Competition Information
- Georgetown 1st Years: Information and FAQs (2024)
- Transfer Students: Information and FAQs (2024)
- Comparison Chart, Study Abroad Policies, Letters & Prompts (2024)
- Town Hall (2023)
- Sample Materials & Case Comment (2023)
- How to Write a Case Comment Packet (2024)
- How to Write a Case Comment Presentation (2024)
- How to Write a Case Comment (recording) (2023)
- Bluebook Workshop (2023)
- Bluebook Workshop Slides (2024)
- Sample Instructions (2023)
- Terms & Conditions (2024)
Georgetown 1st Years: May 17, 2024 - June 26, 2024
The Write On Competition for Georgetown 1st Years will take place from May 17, 2024 - June 26, 2024. Students will have 14 days from the moment of access to return materials, and may choose any 14 days in the period.
Transfer Students: May 17, 2024 - June 26, 2024
The Write On Competition for Transfer students will take place from May 17, 2024 - June 26, 2024. Students will have 14 days from the moment of access to return materials, and may choose any 14 days in the period. All transfer students will use their primary email from the Admissions office to log in. Transfer applicants who have not been admitted yet should read the Transfer FAQs below about participation, and then contact OJA if you decide to participate before being admitted.