Last Call Approaching – Law Student Writing Competition! DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2026

Submissions can be newsletter format (1,000-2,000 words) or law journal format. Students can also submit a paper they wrote during the semester, provided the topic is relevant to construction law.

Competition Rules are available here.

SUBMISSIONS FOR THE ABA FORUM ON CONSTRUCTION LAW STUDENT WRITING COMPETITION ARE DUE JUNE 30, 2026.

This is a great resume builder and even if a particular student does not receive first place, they may have an opportunity to be nationally published in one of the ABA Forum on Construction Law publications. More details below.

The winning participant will receive:

  • National recognition via the ABA Forum on Construction Law
  • $1,000 cash prize
  • Travel expenses to the Fall Meeting 2026 in Boston, MA (not to exceed $2,000)
  • First place plaque
  • One-year membership in the Forum

A second-place winner may be recognized as well, and all participants will be considered for publication in a Forum on Construction Law publication.

To explore past articles / topics, visit The Construction Law Knowledgebase.

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