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Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Contest
Entertainment Law Initiative
This writing contest challenges students to identify, research, and write an essay with a proposed solution on a compelling legal issue confronting the music industry. It was designed to promulgate discussion and debate on the most compelling legal issues facing the music industry today and promotes future careers in entertainment law via networking and educational opportunities.
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Open to Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), or joint JD/LLM program candidates currently enrolled at a U.S. law school
Legal resident of the U.S.
The winning paper is published in the ABA journal Entertainment & Sports Lawyer. A $10,000 tuition scholarship is awarded to the winner, $2,500 scholarships are given to two runners-up, and all three receive a mentor session with a leading entertainment attorney plus a trip to Los Angeles, CA for Grammy Week.