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2008 Warren E. Burger Prize Competition

Deadline: Postmarked by June 15, 2008.

2008 Warren E. Burger Prize

The American Inns of Court sponsors the Warren E. Burger Prize to encourage thoughtful consideration of the practical application of the highest principles of professionalism in the American legal community. Through this competition, significant contributions to the body of scholarship in the areas of excellence, civility, ethics and professionalism will be recognized and rewarded.

Rules, Style Requirements and Cover Page

Topic

The author should address one or more aspects of legal excellence, civility, ethics or professionalism within the legal profession. The selected issue(s) should be of contemporary significance with clear relevance to the legal community at large.

Dates

Deadline for submission of materials: postmarked by June 15, 2008
Announcement of winner: September 1, 2008
Presentation: October 11, 2008 at the Celebration of Excellence in Washington, DC

Submission Information

Submissions must be original and unpublished works of 10,000 – 25,000 words including footnotes. Either independent or collaborative submissions are allowed. All participants in drafting the final submission must be designated as co-authors. Research assistants shall be acknowledged by name in an appropriate footnote.

Each author or co-author may participate in only one entry per year. A complete submission will include a completed cover page, one original copy of the paper, and 3.5” diskette or CD containing both the cover page information and paper in Microsoft Word or Corel Word Perfect format for PC. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Submissions shall not be stapled or bound. A single binder clip should secure the cover page and the article.

Cover Page

All blanks should be typed or legibly printed. The original, signed cover page should be attached to the submission.

Contact Information

Submissions should be addressed to:
Cindy Dennis
Awards and Scholarships Coordinator
American Inns of Court
1229 King Street, Second Floor
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

For information or questions, please contact Ms. Dennis by phone at (800) 233-3590 ext. 104 or by E-mail to cdennis@innsofcourt.org