Legal Analysis, Research and Writing Student Writing Competitions
Legal writing competitions offer a variety of rewards beyond the opportunity to practice writing, analysis, and research skills. Most competitions award significant cash prizes and some provide opportunities for travel and publication. In addition to the School of Law’s Edwards Prize[link], many outside organizations sponsor writing competitions.
The Judge William L. Dwyer Jury Project Award
This competition is open only to ºìÌÒÊÓƵ students who have completed at least one year toward a JD or LLM degree. Students may submit a short essay or article on any issue relating to any aspect of the American jury system. This competition is sponsored by the Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington, the competition honors Judge William L. Dwyer, one of the nation's most respected federal judges.
Competitions for ºìÌÒÊÓƵ Students
The School of Law’s Office of Admissions maintains a database of scholarships, awards and legal writing competitions open to law students. You can ; relevant competitions are marked in the "writing" column.
Additional Resources
Other schools and organizations also maintain lists of competitions. If you’re looking to broaden your search for writing competitions, these resources may be helpful: