College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Annual Writing Competition

Description

Submissions are now being accepted for the 2009-2010 College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Writing Competition for Law Students.  The scope of permissible topics is broad -- any aspect of domestic or private labor or employment law.  Students are encouraged to present a) a public policy issue, b) practical implications of a leading case or doctrine, c) a comment on a statute or the need for statutory modification, or d) a comment on a common law doctrine.  All currently enrolled undergraduate law students attending accredited law schools in the United States are eligible.  First prize is $1,500; second prize is $1,000; and third prize is $500.  In addition to a monetary award, the winner will have his/her article distributed to all Fellows with a future issue of the College newsletter and posted on the College's website.  The article may also be published in the ABA Journal of Labor & Employment Law.  Winners will also be invited guests at the Annual Induction Dinner of the College. where they will be recognized and honored during the evening program. 

Writing Competition rules may be obtained from Professor Mailly.  The College maintains a website at www.laborandemploymentcollege.org.