Write On Competition
May 15, 2026, 9am EDT - July 8, 2026, 9am EDT
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 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.
The 2026 Write On Competition for both Georgetown 1st Years and Transfer Students will take place from May 15, 2026, 9am EDT – July 8, 2026, 9am EDT. Students will have 14 days from the moment of access to return materials, and can choose any 14 days in the period.
See below for:
- upcoming info sessions
- informational materials
OJA will go over mechanics of the competition. Editors will be available to chat and answer questions
OJA will talk to evening students after class to go over competition mechanics
Editors will go over basics and strategies for writing the case comment component of the competition
GLJ will cover some basics of the Whitepages, which you'll use for the case comment, Bluebook exam, and journal work
- Information and FAQs (2025)
- Comparison Chart, Study Abroad Policies, Letters & Prompts (2025)
- Town Hall (2025)
- Sample Materials & Case Comment (2024)
- How to Write a Case Comment Packet (2025)
- How to Write a Case Comment Presentation (2025)
- How to Write a Case Comment (recording) (2024)
- Bluebook Workshop (2024)
- Bluebook Workshop Slides (2025)
- Sample Instructions (2025)
- Terms & Conditions (2025)
May 15, 2026, 9am EDT - July 8, 2026, 9am EDT
May 15, 2026, 9am EDT - July 8, 2026, 9am EDT
Use the email you used to apply to Georgetown when logging into the competition.
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.