Securities Law Writing Competition 2015

TOPIC: Any subject in the field of securities law.

ELIGIBILITY: Students enrolled at any accredited law school in the United States for the fall semester of 2015. Co-authored papers are not eligible.

DEADLINE: November 13, 2015.

MAIL TWO COPIES OF SUBMISSIONS TO:

ASECA
P.O. Box 5767
Washington, DC 20016

DEADLINE: Submissions must be received by November 13, 2015. Email submissions will not be accepted.

PRIZE: 
First Place: $5,000
Second Place: $3,000
Third Place: $2,000

Award winners will be invited to attend ASECA's annual dinner in Washington DC on February 19, 2016. Travel and lodging expenses for the first place award winner will be reimbursed by ASECA up to $1,000 in actual expenses.

For further details visit www.secalumni.org.

International Humanitarian Law Student Writing Competition

The Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law, the American Society of International Law's Lieber Society, and the American Red Cross International Humanitarian Law team seek submissions of papers for the Fifth Annual International Humanitarian Law Student Writing Competition. This competition aims to promote interest and enhance scholarships in international humanitarian law among students as well as deepen their understanding of this important area of international law.

TOPIC:
The theme of the 2015 Competition is "The Intersection of the International Humanitarian Law and Gender." Papers should focus on the ways in which IHL intersects with gender issues, such as the role of women as combatants, the gendered use of sexual violence during times of armed conflict, the impact of gender stereotyping on international humanitarian law, etc.

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS:
Submissions must be unpublished academic papers written solely in English by the candidate.

DEADLINE: 
The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, October 7, 2015.

AWARD:
The winning author will receive $500 cash prize and a one- year ASIL student membership.

For detailed competition rules, please visit WWW.WCLCENTERFORHR.ORG.

INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW STUDENT WRITING COMPETITION

TOPIC:

The theme of the 2015 Competition is "The intersection of International Humanitarian Law and Gender." Paper should focus on the ways in which IHL intersects with gender issues, such as the role of women as combatants, the gendered use of sexual violence during times of armed conflict, the impact of gender stereotyping on international humanitarian law, etc. Papers without a direct focus on this theme will not be reviewed.

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS:

Papers must be written by students currently enrolled in a law degree program at a U.S. or foreign law school as of the submission deadline. Submissions must be unpublished academic papers written solely in English by the candidate. The deadline for submission is Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at 11:59 PM (EST).

AWARD:

The winning author will receive $500 cash prize and a one-year ASIL student membership. The winning author will also have the opportunity to present their paper in discussion with a panel of expert professors and practitioners through an online virtual conference.

FOR DETAILED COMPETITION RULES, PLEASE VISIT WWW.WCLCENTERFORHR.ORG.

LEGAL BLOG POST WRITING CONTEST

You love the law, but your friends think it’s boring. Show them that legal topics can be interesting, and even entertaining, while still providing substantive legal insights by entering The Expert Institute’s Legal Blog Writing Contest. 

To participate, submit a 1,000 to 2,500 word blog-style article on the use of expert witnesses in litigation through our online submission portal at the bottom of this page. If your article wins, you will receive a $1000 cash prize, and your article will be published on The Expert Institute’s blog and distributed in our weekly newsletter, where it will be read by thousands of practicing attorneys.

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2015.

FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE LINK BELOW:

http://www.theexpertinstitute.com/writing-contest/

2016 The Honorable Joel K. Asarch Elder Law and Special Needs Section Scholarship

The Scholarship will be awarded to a second year or third year law student who is enrolled in a law school in the State of New York during the 2015-2016 academic year and is actively participating in an Elder Law Clinic at the school during the 2015-2016 academic year or performs other substantial efforts which demonstrate interest in the legal rights of the elderly or those with disabilities. 

• A preference will be given to a student who demonstrates a present and permanent physical or mental disability that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual. 
• A preference will be given to a student who demonstrates financial need.
• The student must have attained a 2.5 or equivalent GPA in law school. 

PRIZE: $2,500

Scholarship Application Requirements
The applicant must submit the following:

1. Acompletedapplication(applicationformbelow);
2. Cover letter of interest;
3. Unofficiallawschooltranscript;
4. CurrentRésumé
5. A letter of recommendation from the student’s Elder Law Clinic advisor or, if not participating in an Elder Law Clinic, from an individual who can substantiate the student’s efforts which demonstrate interest in the legal rights of the elderly, or disabled, or the practice of elder law;
6. A five-page double-spaced essay by the student demonstrating why he or she would like to practice in the areas of Elder Law or Special Needs Planning.

DEADLINE: All hard copy material submissions must be postmarked on or before Monday, November 30, 2015. 

FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT THE LINK BELOW:
http://www.tnybf.org/uploadedFiles/Foundation/PDFs/Asarch%20Elder%20Law%20Scholarship%20Application%202016%20FINAL.pdf

2016 Mollie and Paul Hill Student Writing Competition

In 2016, the Florida State University Center for Innovative Collaboration in Medicine and Law, based in both the FSU College of Medicine and the FSU College of Law, will present awards for the outstanding original papers submitted by a law student in response to a question pertaining to collaboration between the medical and legal professions.

2016 Contest Question

In recent years, Ebola and other infectious diseases, natural disasters, threatened acts of bioterrorism, the rise of obesity and obesity- related ailments, the recreational use of tobacco and drugs, and other actual or potential developments have threatened the health of the public in the United States and elsewhere. Discuss some of the ways in which medical and other health care professionals can work innovatively and collaboratively with members of the legal profession in the next few years to jointly protect and promote public health in the U.S. and beyond in the face of actual and potential challenges, while also respecting individual and institutional personal and property rights. 

DEADLINE and SUBMISSION: 
1. All papers must be submitted in the proper format by midnight (EST) on January 4, 2016.
2. Papers must be submitted electronically to marshall.app@med.fsu.edu.
3. Direct Questions to:
Mollie and Paul Hill Student Writing Competition, Florida State University for Innovative Collaboration in Medicine and Law, 115 W. Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4300.
Phone: 850-645-9473         Web: http://med.fsu.edu/medlaw
Email: marshall.kapp@med.fsu.edu

The Steven M. Sweat Annual College Scholarship Essay Competition

The Law Offices of Steven M. Sweat, APC is pleased to hold an annual college essay contest to help a current college student meet the costs associated with obtaining a degree.

ESSAY TOPIC: 

• The federal government reports that there were approximately 424,000 people injured in accidents involving distracted drivers during 2013. Smartphones and other personal electronic devices account for a significant percentage of driver distractions, and many states have enacted legislation prohibiting or limiting cell phones use in an effort to reduce the number of distracted drivers on the road. These measures have been met with varying degrees of success and are often very difficult to enforce. What steps could lawmakers take to strengthen current laws that are aimed at reducing distracted driving and what additional legal measures could be passed to make our roads safer? 

The winner of the contest will be notified by email on or around 12/15/15.

DEADLINE: Applicants should submit their essay as an attachment to an email to sweatlawscholarship@gmail.com by 12/01/15.

For more information visit: http://www.victimslawyer.com/scholarship/.

2016 Writing Competition

The American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers is please to announce awards to be presented for:

(a) the best book
(b) the best published article, book chapter, or substantial book review
(c) the best student note or comment on a topic dealing with consumer financial services law.

PRIZE: Awards include cash payments of $2500, $2000, and $1000, a Certificate of Recognition from the College, and travel expenses to attend the Spring 2016 meeting of the College.

Eligible entries will address a topic on consumer financial services.

DEADLINE: Submissions are due December 1, 2015.

More information may be found at: http://www.accfsl.org

2015 Bruning Legal College Scholarship Contest

Bruning Legal is St. Louis- based law firm that has been representing rights of people who have been victims from the negligence of others for 30 years.

Rules: In order to apply, applicants must submit a 500-word essay answering the following question by 12/01/2015:

Driverless vehicles are currently legal in California, Nevada, Florida, Michigan, and Washington D.C. In a recent Forbes Magazine, Ford CEO Mark Field indicated that he expects that fully autonomous cars will be available in 2020. While driverless vehicles will undoubtedly be highly regulated, car accidents involving autonomous cars occur. If a driverless vehicle causes an accident, who do you think should be held liable: the owner of the vehicle, manufacturer, or the developer of the software that controls the car's operation? Why?

The essay should be submitted as an attachment to bruningscholarship@gmail.com.

For further details visit http://www.bruninglegal.com/scholarship/

2015 Bi-Annual Scholarship Essay

The 2015 essay contest

In order to participate, applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited United States college or university in the near future and should write a 500-word essay responding to the following question:

The workers’ compensation program exists to ensure that people who develop work-related illnesses or are injured on the job receive compensation. It is a no-fault system, meaning that workers generally receive benefits regardless of who caused the accident. In return for this security, workers are generally barred from suing their employers for negligence resulting in illness or injury. There are some exceptions to this rule, however, and there are some circumstances in which an employee may sue his or her employer. In your personal opinion, what circumstances would warrant such a lawsuit, and why?

If you make it to the finals, then it will be time for you to show and share your work with others! 

The more likes your essay receives, the better your chance to win.

How to apply: Applicants should submit their responses as an attachment to zzlscholarship@gmail.com by 12/01/2015.

For further information please visit http://www.yourdelawareworkerscompensation.lawyer/scholarship/.

International Humanitarian Law Student Writing Competition

The Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law, the American Society of International Law's Lieber Society, and the American Red Cross International Humanitarian Law team seek submissions of papers for the Fifth Annual International Humanitarian Law Student Writing Competition. This competition aims to promote interest and enhance scholarships in international humanitarian law among students as well as deepen their understanding of this important area of international law.

TOPIC:
The theme of the 2015 Competition is "The Intersection of the International Humanitarian Law and Gender." Papers should focus on the ways in which IHL intersects with gender issues, such as the role of women as combatants, the gendered use of sexual violence during times of armed conflict, the impact of gender stereotyping on international humanitarian law, etc.

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS:
Submissions must be unpublished academic papers written solely in English by the candidate.

DEADLINE: 
The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, October 7, 2015.

AWARD:
The winning author will receive $500 cash prize and a one- year ASIL student membership.

For detailed competition rules, please visit WWW.WCLCENTERFORHR.ORG.

Securities Law Writing Competition 2015

TOPIC: Any subject in the field of securities law.

ELIGIBILITY: Students enrolled at any accredited law school in the United States for the fall semester of 2015. Co-authored papers are not eligible.

DEADLINE: November 13, 2015.

MAIL TWO COPIES OF SUBMISSIONS TO:

ASECA
P.O. Box 5767
Washington, DC 20016

DEADLINE: Submissions must be received by November 13, 2015. Email submissions will not be accepted.

PRIZE: 
First Place: $5,000
Second Place: $3,000
Third Place: $2,000

Award winners will be invited to attend ASECA's annual dinner in Washington DC on February 19, 2016. Travel and lodging expenses for the first place award winner will be reimbursed by ASECA up to $1,000 in actual expenses.

For further details visit www.secalumni.org.