Essay Contest – Grades 6-8 and 9-12
Essay Contest Rules
- Essays are to be 750 – 1,000 words in length (about three to four pages) and should be typed (preferably) or written legibly in ink, double-spaced on 8½”x 11″ white paper using 1″ margins. If mailing, do not staple the essay; instead, please use a paper clip to keep the pages together.
- Essays must be written entirely by the contestants.
- The essays submitted should not be research papers but instead should contain each student’s original thoughts on the topic.
- All essays should include a separate cover sheet with the following information:
(a) Student’s full name
(b) Student’s grade level and age
(c) School name and address
(d) Essay title
(e) Submitting teacher’s name
(f) Submitting teacher’s email
(g) Parent/Guardian’s name
(h) Parent/Guardian’s email - Members of the Law Day Committee (“Committee”) will review the submitted essays with the other essays in that category. Essay selection is at the sole discretion of the Committee.
- Essays cannot be returned. Students should therefore make a copy of their essays before entering the contest.
Online essay submission and contact information. The deadline for submissions is March 10, 2024.
Essay Contest Prizes
1st Place – An award of recognition and $225 to the school
2nd Place – An award of recognition and $150 to the school
3rd Place – An award of recognition and $75 to the school