ABA Section of State and Local Government Law Jefferson B. Fordham Award for Excellence in Legal Writing

ABA Section of State and Local Government Law

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 15
Level: graduate
Renewable: No

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About

This award recognizes outstanding legal writing by law students on topics related to state and local government law. It encourages high-quality legal scholarship.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: 2.5+
  • Enrolled in an accredited law school
  • Submit an original paper on state and local government law

Required Materials

  • Legal writing submission

Timeline

Submissions typically open in January, due in March.

Tips

Submit a well-researched, insightful, and clearly written paper that demonstrates a strong understanding of state and local government legal principles.