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Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources Writing Competition

Sponsoring Organization:

American Bar Association (ABA) Environment, Energy, and Resources Section

The goal of the Competition is to encourage law students to become involved in the Section. It is also intended to raise awareness of and foster dialogue regarding legal issues related to environmental, energy, and natural resources law and encourage scholarship in these fields.

Application Deadline:
May 31

Some application deadlines have not yet been announced. In those cases, the dates posted are based on the scholarship provider’s most recent information. Please confirm each deadline via the provider’s website.

Eligibility Requirements:

Current law student

Enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school

Legal resident of the U.S.

At least 18 years old

Award Description:

Entries for the Competition should demonstrate original thought on a question of legal and/or policy significance relating to one of the following topics: (1) Air, Water, and Food, (2) Biodiversity, (3) Energy Law, (4) Indigenous Law, (5) Recycling

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Award Maximum:
$1,000
Award Minimum:
$1,000
Location:
No Location Required
Interest Area:
Environment, Energy & Resources
Essay Requirements:
Yes - More than 2500 words (5+ pages)
Need Based:
No
Merit Based:
No
Transcript Required:
No