Writing Competitions Announced
The James E. Beckley Writing Competition & The Catherine Albiston Prize for Recent Developments on Gender, Law & Justice
Title: James E. Beckley Writing Competition
Topic: The submission may address any aspect of Securities law; Securities arbitration; The Federal Arbitration Act, Title 9,US Code, Section 1-14; or FINRA Code of Arbitration, effective April 16,2007 and any changes or proposed changes to that Code. The writing can be based in theory or practice, but should ultimately advocate a position on the topic area chosen.
Prizes: First Place: $1,000.00; Second Place: $750.00; Third Place: $500.00
Deadline: September 10, 2012
Title: The Catherine Albiston Prize for Recent Developments on Gender, Law & Justice
Topic: submissions of research, analysis, narrative, theory, and commentary that critically examine the intersection of gender with one or more other axes of subordination, including, but not limited to race, class, sexual orientation, and disability. Pieces may be geared toward theoretical legal philosophy or pragmatic, on-the-ground lawyering.
Deadline: May 15, 2012
Additional information on essay contests and writing competitions located on the bulletin board (on the north landing between the lower level and the first floor) or check with Patty in the Dean's Office.