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2008 Andrew P. Vance Memorial Writing Competition
Deadline: May 16, 2008.
Sponsored by the Customs and International Trade Bar Association and Brooklyn
Law School 2008-2009
The Customs and International Trade Bar Association (CITBA) and Brooklyn
Law School (BLS) are sponsoring this Writing Competition to encourage law
students who are interested in careers in customs and international trade
law. Winning papers will be considered for publication in the Brooklyn
Journal of International Law.
Prizes
Two prizes will be awarded:
- $1,000 first prize
- $500 second prize
Awards will be presented at the CITBA's semi-annual dinner in the fall.
Who is Eligible
Entrants must be currently enrolled in a J.D. or LL.M. program at any
of the nation's law schools.
Topics
An in-depth analysis of a current issue relevant to customs and
international trade law.
Paper Requirements
Submissions should be typewritten, double-spaced on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper.
The paper shall not exceed 40 pages in length, including footnotes. Papers must include footnotes,
not endnotes. Papers should be in 12 point Times Roman font and have one-inch margins
(right, left, top, and bottom). Noncompliance with these requirements
may affect evaluation or result in disqualification. Please include the following
on the cover sheet of your paper:
- Full name, address and telephone number
- Law school and year
- Date of submission of paper
Papers must be received at Brooklyn Law School, 250 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn,
N.Y. 11201, care of Professor Claire R. Kelly, no later than May 16, 2008.
About the Sponsors
Customs and International Trade Bar Association.
The Customs and International Trade Bar Association is the only national
bar association dedicated to representing the interests and concerns of
attorneys engaged in the practice of customs and international
trade law. Founded in 1919, CITBA strives to maintain and improve standards
of practice and to promote the public interest.
Brooklyn Law School.
Brooklyn Law School is an independent, nonprofit educational institution committed
to providing the highest quality legal education. Founded in 1901, BLS is a leader
in the study and research of international law. The Brooklyn Journal of International
Law is one of the nation's oldest scholarly publications focusing on international law. Both the
Journal and the BLS Center for the Study of International Business Law
provide valuable forums for the study of customs and international trade law.
About the Honoree
Andrew P. Vance.
The writing award honors the memory of Andrew P. Vance, past president of CITBA and
distinguished public servant and practitioner. Through his work in the field of customs
and international trade law for over forty years, Andrew Vance maintained and
improved the standards of practice and earned the respect and affection of countless
lawyers, judges and scholars.
Judges
A committee of practicing attorneys and professors with relevant expertise will judge the
papers. The following factors will be considered:
- Legal analysis
- Thoroughness and depth of topic
- Evaluation of judicial precedents, statutes, and
regulations
- Writing style
- Form and quality of citations
- Conformity with rules of competition