The Law Reform's Committee annual essay competition is now open.
The
Competition is open to:
- Pupil barristers
- BPTC students
- CPE/GDL students
- Qualifying law degree students and those aiming for a career at the Bar
Entrants
are invited to submit an essay of not more than 3,000 words that identifies
and makes the case for a law reform that is desirable, practical and useful.
The Competition is sponsored by the
Bar Council Scholarship Trust and the prizes are
- £4,000 for the winner
- £2,500 for the runner up
- £1,500 for the best CPE/GDL student entry
- £1,000 for the runner up CPE/GDL entry
- 2 x £500 high commended awards
Closing date for the competition is 17:00
on 10 October 2013. The prizes will be presented immediately
after the Annual Law Reform Lecture, which this year will be given by The Lord
Chief Justice of England and Wales – The Rt Hon Lord Judge on Thursday 21
November 2013 at 17:30 in Inner Temple Hall.
Further details, together with rules and entry form are on the Bar Council
website www.BarCouncil.org.uk in
the “For the Bar” section.
