Monday, October 13, 2008

Libertarian Perspectives, Pacific Legal Foundation 5/31/09 -- $3,000, $1,500

$3,000, $1,500
5/31/09 deadline

Pacific Legal Foundation

PRESENTS

THE TENTH ANNUAL PROGRAM FOR
JUDICIAL AWARENESS WRITING COMPETITION

The Program for Judicial Awareness invites law students to submit article-length essays in one of the following subject areas. Multiple prizes may be awarded in each subject area. Entries may be either theoretical or practice-oriented, and should discuss relevant legal precedent and existing literature.
I
Write an essay on a topic of your choice concerning the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment: "nor shall private property be taken for public use, without payment of just compensation."

II

Write an essay on a topic of your choice concerning the use of the precautionary principle in formulating environmental policy.

III

Write an essay on a topic of your choice concerning the use of racial categories in the admission or assignment of students in state-funded educational institutions.

1st Place: $3,000
1st Runner-Up: $1,500

More details: here