Student Writing Competition

The Americas in Times of COVID-19

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COVID-19 has disrupted billions of lives and is threatening to undo decades of development progress in the Americas. According to the World Bank, about 25 million jobs could disappear in the region and up to 50 million people could fall back into poverty as a result of the pandemic and economic shutdowns. We welcome submissions analyzing a specific challenge that is emerging from this crisis and suggesting possible responses and solutions.

The competition accepts 6000 to 7500-word Notes (excluding footnotes) on any topic of international, comparative, or transnational law in the Americas. A non-exhaustive list of welcomed topics includes inter-American trade and investment, the Drug War, security cooperation, international environmental law, global health law, international migration, peace processes, and the inter-American human rights system. Citations must be in footnotes according to the Bluebook citation system.

First place will receive guaranteed publication in the fall 2021 issue of the Georgetown Journal of International Law (GJIL)
Second and third place will receive mention in the fall 2021 issue of GJIL

Enquiries: GJIL.CAROLA@gmail.com

Call for papers

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Competition Guidelines

Deadline

August 30, 2021, 11:59 pm EDT.

Eligibility

The competition is open to all students currently enrolled in a degree program around the world. Submissions must consist of original, unpublished work, written in English. Notes previously published will not be considered. Submissions should not have undergone any significant editing by professors, editors, or others. Only one submission per person will be considered.

Format

Submissions can be sent in Word or PDF format (double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font) to GJIL.CAROLA@gmail.com with the subject line: "Student Writing Competition Entry." In your submission email, please include your full name, phone number, age, degree program, and expected graduation year.

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