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American Bar Association Writing Competitions
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Topic: The ABA sponsors a number of writing competitions on a wide variety of subjects. The deadlines vary; please consult the information for the specific competition in which you are interested to determine the relevant deadline.
Award: Prizes differ from competition to competition; please consult the information for the specific competition in which you are interested to determine the prizes for that competition.
Deadline: 01/01/2050
Contact Information:
American Bar Association
Law Student Division
321 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL   60654
312.988.5624
abalsd@americanbar.org


Environmental Law Essay Contest
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Topic: Papers must discuss an environmental-law topic of current interest to Michigan practitioners.
First Prize: $2000
Second Prize: $1000
Third Prize: $500
Award: Winners will, in addition to receiving the monetary prizes described above, be considered for publication in the "Michigan Environmental Law Journal."
Deadline: 06/30/2013
Contact Information:
Christopher J. Dunsky
28 McKinley Place
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI   48263
313.418.0913
cdunsky@comcast.net


Smith Babcock Williams Writing Competition
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Topic: Papers should address "a question of significance in planning, planning law, land use law, local government law or environmental law."
First Prize: $2500
Second Prize: $500
Third Prize: $250
Award: The winning entry will be submitted for publication in The Urban Lawyer, the law journal of the American Bar Association's Section of State & Local Government Law. Note: In addition to the first, second, and third prizes listed above, there may be up to two additional Honorable Mention awards.
Deadline: 06/07/2013
Contact Information:
Professor Alan C. Weinstein
Associate Professor & Director, Law & Public Policy Program
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Levin College of Urban Affairs
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue, LB 138
Cleveland, OH   44115
216.687.3758
alan.weinstein@law.csuohio.edu