ABA Writing Competitions and Awards

ABA Writing Competitions and Awards 

For more information, visit: http://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_students/events_competitions/other_aba_essay_writing_competitions.html

Franchising
Chair’s Future Leader Award
Nomination deadline: September 1, 2011
Presented to a rising Forum member who has demonstrated a substantial commitment to the Forum by undertaking significant leadership efforts, such as mentoring other Forum members or law students interested in pursuing careers in franchise law; working on membership outreach; assisting with special projects; or helping with the Forum’s annual meeting. Tell me more
 
Franchising
Chair’s Explorers Award
Nomination deadline: September 1, 2011
Designed for newcomers to the Forum who have demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in franchise law. Nominees will be asked to identify any activities that demonstrate their commitment, including prior attendance at franchise related conferences, contributions to the Forum, goals for future involvement and any recommendations for Forum governance. Tell me more


Law and National Security
2011 National Security Law Student Writing Competition
Entry deadline: September 15, 2011
First Place: $500 and free registration, coach airfare and one night’s lodging for the 21st Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law Conference in Washington, DC. Entries should address this year’s theme, “The Constitution and National Security – First Amendment Issues.” Tell me more


Taxation
11th Annual Law Student Tax Challenge
Entry deadline: November 18, 2011
As an alternative to traditional moot court competitions, solve a cutting-edge and complex business problem that might arise in everyday tax practice.  The competition is a great way for law students to showcase their knowledge in a real-world setting and gain valuable exposure to the tax law community. For more information, please contact the ABA Section of Taxation via email or at 202-662-8670. Tell me more


Construction Industry
2011 Law Student Writing Competition
Entry deadline: December 31, 2011
Prizes: $2,000 plus travel expenses and registration to attend the 2012 Forum on the Construction Industry Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, NV. Students may submit articles on any topic related to construction law. The format of the articles should resemble the articles published in either of the Forum's two publications, The Construction Lawyer (law journal format) and Under Construction (newsletter format with articles of 1000-2000 words). For a copy of the rules, contact Amanda Raible or Marilyn Klinger. 


Business Law
Mendes Hershman Student Writing Contest
Entry deadline: January 20, 2012
This competition is designed to encourage and reward law student writings on a business law subject. Awards include cash prizes of $500 to $2,500. Each of the first, second and third place winners will receive all expenses paid by the Section to attend the ABA Business Law Section Spring Meeting to collect his/her prize. Tell me more