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2008 IADC Legal Writing Contest
Deadline: On or before Friday, May 16, 2008.
All J.D. candidates currently enrolled in accredited law schools are
eligible to participate in the IADC Legal Writing Contest. Entrants must
write on subjects in the fields of tort law, insurance law, civil
procedure, evidence or other areas of the law of practical concern to
lawyers engaged in the defense or management of the defense of civil
litigation. The contest is judged by a committee of the IADC.
Prizes
- First Place: $2,000 and plaque
- Second Place: $1,000 and plaque
- Third Place: $500 and plaque
- Honorable Mention: Plaque
Winning and honorable mention entries are considered for publication in
the IADC's quarterly academic publication, the
Defense Counsel Journal. The judges also may award
honorable mentions. All entrants receive a one-year subscription to the
Defense Counsel Journal.
The contest rules,
writing guidelines,
and entry form
are available on the IADC
Web site.