Award Details

Award Name

AUWCL National Health Law Writing Competition

Submission Deadline

05/03/26

Possible Recipients

3

Open To
  • Student
Status
Open
Award Sponsor

American University Washington College of Law

Eligibility: https://www.american.edu/wcl/impact/initiatives-programs/health/competition/

This national competition is designed to encourage law students to write scholarly papers on current topics of interest relevant to health law and/or food and drug law. Current 2L, 3L, and 4L (part-time) JD and LL.M. students enrolled in a U.S. law school at the time of paper submission are eligible to participate. Certificates of Participation will be awarded to all participants. The competition prizes are generously sponsored by American University Washington College of Law alumni.  

Prizes will be awarded in the categories of first place, second place, third place, and, at the judges' discretion, honorable mention

Submission Details:

The paper submission portal is now open and will close on Monday, May 3, 2026 at Midnight ET.

More Information and Submission Portal! 


Important Dates

Important Date
2026-05-03

Submission Deadline

Important Date
2025-05-05

Submission deadline is at noon

Award Prizes

Monetary Prize
$ 1500

First Place

Monetary Prize
$ 1000

Second Place

Monetary Prize
$ 500

Third Place