The Richmond Journal of Law and Technology 2014 Student Law and Technology Writing Competition
The Richmond Journal of Law and Technology is pleased to announce the commencement of the 2014 Student Law and Technology Writing Competition. From now until midnight EST on Friday, October 3, 2014, all law students across the country will be eligible to compete in the writing competition for cash prizes and a chance to be published in a future issue of the Journal.
The entries must focus on topics at the intersection of technology and the law. The first place prize is $1,500 and the second place prize is $700. Additionally, one student from the University of Richmond will be awarded the Rick Klau prize of $300.
In order for an article to be properly considered, it must be submitted according to the guidelines provided below.
Submission Guidelines:
- Papers must be written independently
- Only students enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school’s J.D. program as of January 1, 2015 may participate.
- The topic of the paper MUST deal with a topic at the intersection of both law and technology.
- Papers that have been submitted to or published by a student publication are not acceptable for submission to the contest.
- Papers submitted must not exceed 30 pages in length and should be formatted as follows: using size 12 Times New Roman font, double-spaced, and 1-inch margins on all sides. Submissions may not be in .pdf format.
- Citations for the paper must be in compliance with the rules set out in The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 19th ed.
- An entry form must be included with each submission, a copy of the entry form is available on the Journal‘s website.
To Submit:
All entries for the 2014 Student Law and Technology Writing Competition must be submitted via e-mail by Friday, October 3, 2014 at midnight EST and themail submissions must mail address.
For additional information, including the entry form and general information, please ask your CDO advisor or visit the website.
Good Luck!