​Writing Competitions

APA-PLD Student Writing Competition 2020

• More information on the competition flyer
• Subject: A paper on a question of significance in planning, planning law, land use law, local government law or environmental law.
• Deadline for entry is October 31, 2020.
  • First Place: $2,000
  • Second Place: $400
  • Honorable Mention: $100

Albert S. Pergam International Law Writing Competition

• More information on the New York State Bar Association website
• Subject: An article concerning any area of public or private international law or practice.
• Deadline for entry is November 6, 2020.
  • First Place: $2,000

The Center for Legal & Court Technology (CLCT) Annual Artificial Intelligence Writing Competition

• More information on the CLCT website
• Subject: A paper which must present an interesting issue posed by these technologies, explain why it likely will arise and to what degree, and analyze whether it can be resolved by the application of existing law.
• Deadline for entry is December 20, 2020
  • First Place: $2,500
  • Second Place: $1,500
  • Third Place: $1,000

American Indian Law Review (AILR) National Writing Competition

• More information on the AILR website
• Subject: Papers will be accepted on any legal issue specifically concerning American Indians or other indigenous peoples.
• Deadline for entry is February 26, 2021.
  • First Place: $1,000
  • Second Place: $500
  • Third Place: $250

The American Kennel Club Companion Animal Law Writing Contest

• More information on the American Kennel Club website
• Subject: A paper on one of two topics relating to the forfeiture of an animal and the legal treatment of animals as property.
• Deadline for entry is March 31, 2021.
  • First Place: $2,500
  • Second Place: $500

National Law Review 2020-2021 Monthly Law Student Writing Competition

• More information on the National Law Review website
• Subject: Please see competition details for list of suggested topics.
• Deadline for entry is the last day of each month.
  • Monthly Grand Prize: Publication on the National Law Review website.