Exeter Law School

Law Reform Essay Competition

Posted by The Law School

20 August 2024

The Bar Council’s Law Reform Essay Competition is now open. It is aimed at developing and fostering an interest in law reform. Students and pupils are invited to submit essays making the case to reform English, Welsh and European law.

Timeline and key dates
24 October 2024, 17:00: competition closes
Early December 2024: prize winners announced

Prizes

The competition prizes are available in the following categories:

  • The winner: £4,000, and their essay published on Counsel magazine’s website
  • Runner-up: £2,500 
  • Best GDL entry: £1,500
  • Runner-up GDL entry: £1,000
  • Highly commended award: 2 x £500

The organisers hope that the prize money will be used to contribute to the legal education or legal career of the prize winners. All prize winners will be invited to meet members of the Law Reform Committee at a small reception held at a set of chambers.

Find out more details here.

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