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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. 
 
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