Writing Competitions
Writing competitions are a great way for students to sharpen their legal writing skills, get published, and possibly win cash prizes.
Please visit the AccessLex Institute for currently available legal contest opportunities.
Writing Competitions | AccessLex Institute
See also the American Bar Association's list of writing competitions and law student contests.
The American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers (ACCFSL) Writing Competition
Entry Deadline: November 1, 2023
The author of the winning essay will receive $10,000. More information can be found
here.
The Albert S. Pergam International Law Writing Competition
Entry Deadline: November 3, 2023
The author of the winning essay will receive $2,000. More information can be found
here.
Dr. Emanuel Stein and Kenneth Stein Memorial Law Student Writing Competition Entry Deadline: November 30, 2023 The winning author will receive $3,000. More information can be found
here.
The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law Annual Law Student Writing Competition for 2024 Entry Deadline: June 15, 2024 The winning author will receive $3,000 and may be selected for publication in the ABA Journal of Labor & Employment Law. More information can be found
here.