School of Law
School of Law
Writing competitions are a great way to strengthen your research and writing skills
... and perhaps even win a cash prize!
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Law Student Research and Writing Competition -- Articles must be submitted on or before March 1, 2026.
Honorable William C. Conner Intellectual Property Law Writing Competition for 2026 -- Articles must be submitted electronically by March 6, 2026.
Trandafir Writing Competition -- Articles must be submitted by March 13, 2026.
2026 Prize in International Insolvency Studies -- Articles must be submitted by March 15, 2026.
2025-2026 Robert T. Matsui Writing Competition -- Articles must be submitted by March 29, 2026.
Howard S. Schwab Memorial Essay Contest --Articles must be submitted on or before 5:00 pm, April 24, 2026.
Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice Essay Competition -- Articles must be submitted on or before April 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
The Judge John R. Brown Scholarship Foundation 33rd Annual Brown Award -- Articles must be submitted by May 29, 2026.
The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Annual Law Student Writing Competition for 2026 -- Articles must be submitted by midnight (EDT) on June 15, 2026.