University of Richmond School of Law

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Family Law Writing Competition
Competition Website: www.hofstra.edu/pdf/law_fcr_writing_competition.pdf
Sponsor: Hofstra Law School adn the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
Deadline: March 16, 2009
Essay Topic: The subject of entries may be within any area of family law, although topics which focus on international or interdisciplinary subjects of family law are especially encouraged. Articles should concentrate on a current legal issue and must have a strong foundation in legal research. Use of interdisciplinary sources may also be appropriate for many topics.
Prize Information: First Prize:
$500 cash prize courtesy of the Center for Children, Families and the Law at Hofstra Law School
Certificate of Recognition
Consideration for publication of the article in the Family Court Review
Letter to the Dean of the student's law school
One year complimentary AFCC student membership, including a one-year subscription to the Family Court Review or Complimentary conference registration to AFCC's 46th Annual Conference

Honorable Mention:
$250 cash prize courtesy of the Center for Children, Families and the Law at Hofstra Law School
Certificate of Recognition
Consideration for publication of the article in the Family Court Review
Letter to the Dean of the student's law school
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