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new blog spotlights legal writing competitions
University of Arkansas Professor Kathy Sampson has started a new blog that features legal writing competitions from around the country. Titled (not surprisingly) "Legal Writing Competitions," the blog provides details on the sponsors, topics, deadlines--and prizes...

25 Writing Competitions You Should Enter
Have you completed one or more short stories, poems, or nonfiction pieces? Perhaps you?d like some motivation -- or to take the next step with them. This post lists writing competitions for 2011 that feature cash prizes of $1,000 or more and, often, publication deals for the winner...

Legal Writing Competitions:
If you have a paper that you'd like to enter in a legal writing competition, check out Prof. Kathryn Sampson's new Legal Writing Competitions blog (and its archives). Some of...

Foley Sponsors New U.S. Legal Directory for LGBT Lawyers
The National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Bar Association has launched its first-ever directory of LGBT partners and LGBT-owned firms.

Sharpen Those Writing Skills With Essay Contests!
Law School Students: Looking for ways to sharpen your writing skills? And maybe make a little coin to help with your tuition? Take a look at these websites that feature writing contests...

Legal Writing Competitions offer substantial money awards: NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund
The Legal Writings Competition Blog reports here and here on substantial money awards available through law student writing competitions that are being offered by the NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund...

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