Law in Society Scholarship Rules
2012 DEADLINES:
The entry deadline is Wednesday, FEBRUARY 15, 2012.
Electronic submissions are preferred. Please do not duplicate your entries by e-mailing and sending hard copies.
Who may enter?
Entrants must be enrolled in grades 9–12 in a Virginia high school. Private school and home-schooled students at equivalent grade and age levels also are encouraged to enter.
Although teachers and other individuals can assist students in thinking about the essay, each essay must be written solely by the student named on the entry application.
What should my essay be about?
Your essay must be in response to the given hypothetical. Essays will be judged on presentation — including grammar and spelling — and how well students apply their own understanding and reasoning to the topic.
Students need not have a deep knowledge of legal concepts and theory, and no extra research is necessary. Students using additional research will not be given preferential treatment.
How long does my essay need to be?
The essay must be between 750 and 1,000 words. Essays with less than 750 words or more than 1,000 words will not be judged. Word count must be included on the entry form.
Entries must be typed and double-spaced. All essays must have a title.
Very Important: Your name and school name should appear ONLY on your entry form/e-mail. Do not include name on page headers or footers. The title should be the heading for the document.
What is the deadline?
The essay and entry form must be received at the offices of the Virginia State Bar by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2012.
How will I know if I’m a winner?
You will be contacted by the VSB if you are an award winner. A list of winners will be available in May 2012 on the Law in Society winners webpage, or by written request.
