112 Student Notes Contest
Home Submit GLJ Online 112 Student Notes Contest 112 Student Notes Contest The Georgetown Law Journal & GLJ Online present the winner of the fourth annual Student Notes Contest, Afrofuturism and the Law: Mariah Johnson. 112-Notes-Winner-Final-Version Continue reading Beyond an “Average Audience”: Critical Race IP as a Justification for De Minimis Music Samples . For information on the contest itself, read below. Afrofuturism-NOTES-CONTEST-Instagram-Post Submission Guidelines Applicant Qualifications Entrants must be currently enrolled in a J.D., LL.M, or S.J.D. program at an ABA-accredited law school located in the United States. Eligibility is not limited to students enrolled at the Georgetown University Law Center. Eligibility is not limited to students enrolled in a full-time program. A submission from a member of The Georgetown Law Journal will fulfill the Journal ’s Note requirement if it meets the standards outlined in The Georgetown Law Journal Notes Manual. Submission Details Submission should be limited to 10,000 words, inclusive of footnotes. Pieces beyond the word limit will not be considered. Submissions should be double-spaced; in Times New Roman 12-point font; submitted in .doc or .docx format. Submissions should be accompanied by a separate document, which should provide a brief summary of the Note and statement of originality. This document should follow the same formatting as the Note submission outlined above and will not be included in the 10,000 word count limit. The Note should be entitled “[TITLE]-GLJ Note.” The summary of the Note and statement of originality should be entitled “[TITLE]-GLJ Statement.” All personally identifying information should be removed on both documents. Submissions should be made by emailing geoljonline@gmail.com with subject line “ GLJOnline Notes Contest Submission. ” Submissions will be anonymized before selection process begins. Contest Details Judging Criteria Submissions will be evaluated in accordance with the Journal ’s formal selection process. The process will be managed by the Editor-in-Chief, Senior Online Editor, and Senior Articles Editor of The Georgetown Law Journal . The submissions will be considered anonymously. The selection committee will evaluate the submissions based on novelty, its contribution to the existing scholarship in the fields of procedural and substantive rights, clarity and writing style, and citational support. The Senior Board and volunteer editors shall designate a set of finalists to be considered for the winning submission(s). Prize & Award The Announcement of the winning Note(s) shall be made by the Editor-in-Chief of The Georgetown Law Journal in Spring 2024. Entrants who submit a winning Note agree to publish in GLJ Online and to participate in the 1–2 month editing process leading up to publication. The Award shall consist of the following elements: Publication on The Georgetown Law Journal’ s online platform in Spring 2024. The Journal reserves the right to publish the winning Notes on its social media outlets. A monetary prize of $250 will be awarded to each of the winners. Please direct questions and accommodation requests regarding the Student Notes Contest to Anna Reid, Senior Online Editor, at geoljonline@gmail.com.
Executive Summary
The Georgetown Law Journal's 112 Student Notes Contest aims to encourage innovative legal scholarship among law students. The contest is open to students enrolled in ABA-accredited law schools in the United States, and submissions are evaluated based on novelty, contribution to existing scholarship, clarity, and citational support. The winning note will be published on the journal's online platform and the author will participate in a 1-2 month editing process.
Key Points
- ▸ Eligibility is open to students enrolled in ABA-accredited law schools
- ▸ Submissions are limited to 10,000 words
- ▸ Judging criteria include novelty, contribution to existing scholarship, clarity, and citational support
Merits
Inclusive Eligibility
The contest is open to students from all ABA-accredited law schools, promoting diversity and inclusivity in legal scholarship
Demerits
Word Limitation
The 10,000-word limit may constrain authors from fully exploring complex topics
Expert Commentary
The Georgetown Law Journal's Student Notes Contest is a valuable initiative that fosters innovative legal scholarship and provides a platform for students to develop their research and writing skills. The contest's emphasis on procedural and substantive rights is particularly noteworthy, as these areas are critical to the development of just and equitable legal systems. By encouraging students to engage with these topics, the contest contributes to the ongoing conversation about the role of law in promoting social justice.
Recommendations
- ✓ The contest should consider providing feedback to all participants, not just the winners
- ✓ The journal should explore opportunities to collaborate with other legal organizations to amplify the impact of the contest
