NYSBA Committee on Animals and the Law 17th Annual Student Writing Competition
Monday, July 6, 2026
The Committee on Animals and the Law was established to provide information and resources for the New York State Bar Association’s members and the public about non-human, animal-related humane issues, which arise from and have an effect upon our legal system. Law students (which include J.D., L.L.M., Ph.D., and S.J.D. candidates), are invited to submit to the Committee on Animals and the Law, an article concerning any area of Animal Law.
The deadline for submission is July 6, 2026. More information can be found here.
Aug31
California Lawyer Association Trusts and Estates Writing Competition
Monday, August 31, 2026
The Trusts and Estates Section is seeking submissions for its first annual Trusts and Estates Writing Competition. First place article will be recognized with (1) a $2,500 cash prize and (2) publication of the article in the Trusts and Estates Quarterly. The article must be related to legal issues that affect the area of trust and estates law in California. This includes a wide range of topics such as trust administration, probate, estate planning, conservatorships, guardianships, elder law, trust and estates litigation, and estate and gift taxes.
The deadline for submission is August 31, 2026. More information can be found here.
Dec31
ACREL Law School Student Writing Award
Thursday, December 31, 2026
The ACREL Law Student Writing Award is given annually by the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL) to the law school student author(s) of an article relating to real property that is published, or accepted for publication, in a scholarly journal sponsored by a law school in the United States. The award recognizes and encourages thoughtful student scholarship and excellent writing in the area of real property law or related topics.
The deadline for submission is December 31, 2026. More information can be found here.
Jan7
Virginia Law Review’s 2027 “Lived Experience and the Law” Student Essay Competition
Thursday, January 7, 2027
The Virginia Law Review is hosting an essay competition open to J.D. students nation-wide centered on “Lived Experience and the Law.” Through focusing on the concrete influence the law has on individuals, communities, and identities, we hope to highlight previously overlooked experiences through student scholarship. The winning student will receive a $2000 cash prize and a $5000 grant to put towards an organization or project that intersects with their article topic. Their article will also be published in Virginia Law Review Online.
The deadline for submission is January 7, 2027. More information can be found here.
