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2008 IADC Legal Writing Contest

Deadline: On or before Friday, May 16, 2008.

IADC 2008 Legal Writing Contest

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.