Writing Competitions
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 2021 Mendes Hershman Student Writing Contest
- More information on the American Bar Association website
- Subject: A paper on any topic pertaining to business law.
- Deadline for entry is February 26, 2021.
- First Place: $1,000
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
The California Supreme Court Historical Society (CSCHS) 2021 Selma Moidel Smith Student Writing Competition in California Legal History
- More information on the CSCHS website
- Subject: An original, unpublished scholarly writing on any aspect of legal history that deals significantly with California.
- Deadline for entry is June 30, 2021.
- First Place: $2,500
- Second Place: $500
- Third Place: $250
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.