Writing Competitions
2013 Writing Competitions and Scholarly Writing Opportunities
A collection of scholarly writing opportunities from law schools and entities from across the nation. Each competition is unique in terms of topics, eligibility, awards, and other pertinent requirements. Check with the competition sponsors for specific questions regarding the competitions.
- American Indian Law Review Writing Competition
Deadline: January 31, 2013
- International Humanitarian Writing Competition
Deadline: January 31, 2013 -
Law Student Writing Competition
Deadline: February 1, 2013
- 2013 Constance Baker Motley National Student Writing Competition
Deadline: February 22, 2013 -
The Levit Essay Contest For Law Students and Young Lawyers For Innovative Research and Writing on Lawyers' Professional Liability
Deadline: February 22, 2013 - Hogan/Smoger Access To Justice Essay Contest**
Deadline: February 28, 2013 - Intent-To-Enter Form (pdf)
**The intent-to-enter deadline has been extended to February 28, 2013, and the essay submission deadline is March 31, 2013. -
ABI Bankruptcy Law Student Writing Competition
Deadline: March 1, 2013 - Transnational Law Writing Competition
Deadline: March 1, 2013 -
Sarah Weddington Writing Prize for Student Scholarship in Reproductive Rights Law
Deadline: March 4, 2013
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Eighth Annual Constitutional Environmental Law Student Writing Competition
Deadline: April 12, 2013 -
Howard C. Schwab Memorial Essay Contest
Deadline: April 26, 2013 (entry deadline)
- NAWL Selma Moidel Smith Writing Competition
Deadline: May 1, 2013 -
International Association of Defense Counsel Legal Writing Contest
Deadline: May 17, 2013
- American Bar Association Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence
Writing Competition
Deadline: May 31, 2013
- The University of Connecticut School of Law Student Legal Writing Competition
Deadline: June 1, 2013 - Boskey ADR Writing Competition
Deadline: June 14, 2013 -
James E. Beckley Student Writing Competition
Deadline: September 20, 2013
For additional student scholarship and scholarly writing opportunities login to the Cooley portal and go to student services > scholarships.
